The Status of Education and Vocational Training among the Labor Force: Evidence from the NSSO Survey

By : Kishor Bhanushali

Page No: 17-26

Abstract
Skilled labor is a pre-condition for increasing the productivity and competitiveness among industries. Skilled workers are assets to any organization, adding to their profitability and sustainability. The level of education and training are essential components for skill development. The present study aims to evaluate the level of education and training among workers based on the evidence from the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO). The study aims at evaluating the overall status and inter-state comparison in education and training among the labor force and identify the gaps in the same. An attempt has also been made to compare the levels of education and training across gender and location, i.e. rural and urban areas. The results of the study show the critical situation in terms of education and training. Significant differences were seen across rural and urban areas and also across gender. The findings from the study will help governments in policy formulation for skill development in order to increase the competitiveness of industry, which in turn will increase the productivity of workers.

Author
Kishor Bhanushali, Director, Research, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2025.66.01.3