The QS World Future Skills Index has ranked India 2nd for Digital Skills, ahead of Canada and Germany. In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness over this achievement. He said, over the last decade, the government has worked on strengthening the country’s youth by equipping them with skills that enable them to become self-reliant and create wealth. The Prime Minister stated that the insights from the QS World Future Skills Index are valuable as the country moves further on the journey towards prosperity and youth empowerment.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, skilling India is a mission taken up by the Central government on the path towards Viksit Bharat. She said this new QS World Future Skills Index identifies India for its Digital Skills, AI and Green Skills. Mrs Sitharaman said that skilling cthe ountry’s youth is a priority for the government. India has ranked 4th in Artificial Intelligence and Green Skills.
