SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY OF THE YOUTH IN TELANGANA: ROLE OF TASK

Abstract

Skilled workforce is a pre-requisite for growing economy. India has more than 65% of its population between the ages 15 and 59, a strong demographic advantage. Skill development is essential to enhance the employable skills and entrepreneurial skills in the youth. In 21st century, Information Technology emerged as the largest and fastest growing sector in the world economy, making higher contribution towards employment. A considerable part of the success of India's economy can be attributed to the growth of IT in the past two decades. In the recent years, development in IT played a significant role in creating demand in the Indian Technology sector. IT contributes 9.5% of India's GDP and employs over 3.5 million professionals. Telangana State is at the forefront of embracing all the new and cutting edge technologies in IT industry. Hyderabad has become preferred destination for IT sector contributing in a big way in putting India on the global map. India has the world's largest youth population. If youth are properly employed, then the country would make special identity in the world. Telangana State has more than one crore youth. Telangana State's main agenda is to empower youth with employability skills in technology based industries. The IT department has potential vertical TASK for employing the youth towards creating a vibrant Telangana. The present paper is an attempt to analyze the role of TASK in enhancing the employable skills in the youth in Telangana State.