Lok Sabha Question No. 5761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Skill Gap Studies Conducted by SSCs
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.5761

ANSWERED ON 30/03/2026

## SKILL GAP STUDIES CONDUCTED BY SSCs

## 5761.  DR. BYREDDY SHABARI:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of skill gap studies conducted by each Sector Skill Council (SSC) during the last  five  years  and  the  current  year,  including  the  year  of  study,  sectors  covered  and States/regions surveyed, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the methodology adopted for each study and the parameters used to assess the skill gaps;
- (c) the details of key findings and reports of such studies, including the numbers and types of skill gaps identified, sector and region-wise;
- (d) the  details  of  action  taken  or  policy  measures  implemented  based  on  such  studies  to address skill shortages, including alignment with existing skill development initiatives;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  monitored  and  evaluated  the  impact  of  such  studies  on training programmes and employment outcomes and if so, the details and findings thereof; and
- (f) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  conduct  future  skill  gap  studies,  including timelines, coverage and sectors to be prioritised?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (f):      Skill Gap studies are conducted from time to time which provides information on the skills needed and the skill gaps in various sectors. Such studies guide the interventions of the  Government  aimed  at  preparing  the  workforce  as  per  the  industry  needs.  Sector  Skill Councils  (SSCs)  have  undertaken  skill  gap  studies  across  sectors  since  2019,  providing demand -supply assessments and projected manpower requirements (details attached). The list of skill gap studies conducted during last five years including projection beyond 2026 covering diverse sectors such as Agriculture, Electronics, Construction, Logistics, Green Jobs, Telecom, Tourism,  etc.,  are  given  at Annexure. These  projections  made  in  these  studies  vary  in timelines, some spanning 2022-2030, and cover various states and regions as per the sector requirements.

Each  Sector  Skill  Council  (SSC)  adopts  a  customized  approach  to  assess  skill  gaps  by combining  inputs  from  industry  stakeholders,  labour  market  analysis,  and  demand -supply forecasting. The studies evaluate both current and future workforce requirements by analyzing job roles, technological advancements, and regional variations. The studies identify sector- and region-specific  skill  gaps  and  highlight  critical  shortages  across  industries.  Findings  are systematically  classified  to  generate  actionable  insights  for  targeted  interventions.  Based  on these insights, SSCs help align skilling initiatives with industry demand, design demand-driven training  programs,  and  promote  reskilling  and  upskilling  in  emerging  technologies.  They  also work in  collaboration with  industry,  academia, and  other  stakeholders  to  address  these  gaps effectively.

In addition to the Skill Gap Studies undertaken by the SSCs, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), through National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), also  got  conducted  a  National  Skill  Gap  Study  on  seven  high-growth  sectors  to  establish  a robust methodology for analyzing sector-specific skill demands. Seven sectors were selected for  detailed  demand analysis based on their  share  in  the  gross  value  added  (GVA),  sectoral share of worker, income and employment multipliers emerging from input-output analysis, and the sunrise sectors.

Skill  gap  studies  are  typically  not  an  outcome  measurement  activity  but  more  an  input parameter for allocation of targets. However, these studies undertaken from time to time by the SSC's,  as  well  as  by  independent  agencies  are  shared  with  the  stakeholders  for  facilitating better  design  of  future  programmes.  This  is  a continuous  process,  with  frequent  updates  to capture emerging skills, evolving industry trends, and changing workforce needs.

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  5761  ANSWERED  ON  30.03.2026  REGARDING  'SKILL  GAP  STUDIES CONDUCTED BY SSCs'

List of skill gap studies conducted after 2022 including projections beyond 2026  are as under:

| S. No   | Name of SSC                                                   | Date of publication                           | Time Period of the Skill Gap Study   |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
|         |                                                               | Dairy- Oct'23, revised 2025)                  | 2025-2028                            |
|         |                                                               | Farm Mechanization- Aug'22, revised Oct'24    | 2022-2030                            |
| 1       | Agriculture Skill Council of India                            | Horticulture- June'23                         | 2024-2028                            |
|         |                                                               | Fisheries- Nov'21                             | 2022-2027                            |
|         |                                                               | Agri marketing & commodities management- 2025 | 2025-2030                            |
| 2       | Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council                        | Mar-23                                        | 2023-2030                            |
| 3       | Construction Skill Development Council of India               | December, 2023                                | 2023-2030                            |
| 4       | Electronics Sector Skills Council of India                    | Jun-23                                        | 2023- 2026                           |
| 5       | Furniture & Fittings Skill Council                            | 26-Jul-25                                     | 2023- 2026                           |
| 6       | Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council                   | 2024                                          | 2024-2034                            |
| 7       | Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council                              | 2025                                          | 2025-2030                            |
| 8       | Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council                | 31-Dec-23                                     | 2023 - 2026                          |
| 9       | Logistics Sector Skill Council                                | 09-Sep-24                                     | 2024 - 2030                          |
| 10      | Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council | 01-Oct-24                                     | 2024-2030                            |
| 11      | Retailers Association's Skill Council of India                | 2023                                          | 2023 - 2026                          |
| 12      | Rubber, Chemical & Polymer Skill Development Council          | Jan-25                                        | 2025-2030                            |
| 13      | Skill Council for Green Jobs                                  | 01-Mar-24                                     | 2025-2030                            |
| 14      | Telecom Sector Skill Council                                  | 28-Oct-23                                     | 2023-2030                            |
| 15      | Textile Sector Skill Council                                  | 01-Dec-25                                     | 2025-2030                            |
| 16      | Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council                           | 31-Mar-24                                     | 2024-2028                            |
| 17      | Water Management & Plumbing Skill Council                     | 01-Oct-24                                     | 2024 - 2030                          |

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