Skill Development Policy 2025 | 15 Mar 2025

Why in News?  

On 9th March 2025, the Rajasthan Cabinet approved  the Rajasthan Skill Development Policy-2025 with the aim of promoting skill development of youth and employment generation in the state . 

Key Points 

• About the Policy: 
  • The aim of this policy is to train the youth according to modern industrial needs and provide them new employment opportunities. 
  •  It seeks to accelerate industrial growth while preparing the workforce for global competition. 
• Initiatives and features: 
  • Modernisation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI):  
    • The state government will update the Industrial Training Institutes as per the latest requirements of the industry.  
    • This will include new curriculum, training modules and on-the-job training, giving the youth practical experience. 
  • Establishment of Model Career Centres:  
    • Model Career Centres will be established in all the divisional headquarters of the state, which will help connect the youth with career counselling, internships and employment opportunities.  
    • These centres will act as an important link between students and industries. 
  • Training in modern technologies:  
    • Under this policy, youth will be trained in modern technologies like Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Smart Manufacturing and Cyber Security. 
  • Local Industrial Cluster Training Centres:  
    • Local training centres will be set up in various industrial areas of the state to train workers according to the specific industrial requirements. 
    • This will provide skilled human resources to local industries and also increase employment opportunities. 
  • Reskilling and Upskilling:  
    • The policy will focus on upskilling and reskilling of workers and employees to enable them to adapt to the changing industrial environment and keep pace with new technological trends.