Bridging Education and Employability: A Comparative Policy Analysis of India’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development in Advancing Human Capital for Economic Growth

Author(s)	Vikas Kumar Sharma, Dr. Anuj Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	The suitability of alignment between skill development ecosystems and formal education systems is a crucial event in the transformation of India into a knowledge-driven economy. In this study, the comparative policy review of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is being conducted with the purpose of assessing their contribution to the human capital formation and developing employability. The research is based on a qualitative approach of doctrinal and policy analysis and explores such flagship initiatives as the National Education Policy (2020), Skill India Mission, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), and National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The results indicate structural fragmentation, institutional convergence of limited nature and misalignment of academic programs and labor market needs. Nevertheless, the recent changes point to the paradigm shift towards competency-based learning, digital skilling, and industry collaboration. The paper suggests a combined policy framework to overcome the education-employment gap and achieve inclusive economic growth faster.
Keywords	Human capital, Employability, Skill development, Education policy, NSQF, NEP 2020, India, Economic Growth.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2025
Published On	2025-07-17

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