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Learn to Earn: A Study of Skill Development Programs and Their Impact on Indian Youth

Dr. Ramesh T Pote

DIP: 18.02.035/20261102

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1102035

Received: May 15, 2026; Revision Received: June 10, 2026; Accepted: June 13, 2026

Abstract

It is essential for both individuals and society in general to learn how to make money by gaining professional skills. At the social level, practice makes skills, and skills make the economy. This is a significant part of lowering unemployment and promoting new ideas. Not only is it a personal goal, but it is also an important move toward empowering people and moving society forward. Investing in the creation of their self is investing in the long run for future. Among the outcomes of this shift are increased economic growth, productivity, employability, and innovation. Skill development programs are a must when we want to improve the conditions of youth in India and give them more power. These programs will help the economy grow and create a better future for everyone, one that is more inclusive and prosperous. The term “skill-based” in the context of education includes a wide range of academic subjects and practical skills. A skilled workforce is one of the most important things that leads to economic growth. Education programmes that lead to development of skills can lead to increased production and creativity, and particularly in some cases investment could be attracted to other regions. The capabilities of the young generation of India can be fully unlocked and a capable workforce can be established which will be ready to materialize the positive role in future provided the country keeps on investing in the said and overcoming the difficulties that are currently being witnessed. The main aim of this paper is to investigate the ways in which “Learn to Earn” contributes to the eradication of poverty and the attainment of financial independence, as well as the efficacy of skill-based education programs in enhancing employability among young people in our economy. The research is going to utilize secondary sources of information, that include reports from the government, like PMKVY and NSDM, and websites for important programs, like Skill India Digital Hub and others. One of the advantages of learn to earn is that it gives citizens the chance to learn new things and gain skills that can help them make more money and reduce poverty. It gives young people, women, and rural communities more power by connecting education and work, making people financially secure and helping India’s economy grow.

The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.

This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Dr. Ramesh T Pote @ rameshtpote@gmail.com

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ISSN 2455-670X

DIP: 18.02.035/20261102

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1102035

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Volume 11, Issue 2, April-June, 2026

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