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According to the India Skills Report 2025, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has achieved the top position by providing employment to 92.2% of youth aged 18 to 21.
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- Madhya Pradesh ranks second with 91.15%, while Karnataka holds the third spot with 81.89% in providing employment.
- Uttar Pradesh once again leads the 22-25 age group with 94.29%, followed by Kerala at 87.47% and Punjab at 87.5%.
- The report states that the highest employment opportunities for men are found in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
- For women, Rajasthan ranks first, followed by Gujarat in second, Kerala in third, Maharashtra in fourth, and followed by Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
- Additionally, Uttar Pradesh, after Tamil Nadu, has emerged as one of the preferred states for youth interested in internships, with Kerala in third, Karnataka in fourth, and Andhra Pradesh in fifth.
- Uttar Pradesh has seen significant improvements in skill development, largely driven by the availability of modern technical resources at the district level,
- Education standards have improved, particularly with a focus on children’s education, leading to stronger skills in mathematics and critical thinking.
- A significant number of IT, electronics, and manufacturing companies have created substantial job opportunities.
