Even as most emerging job opportunities in non-technical streams hover around a: Digital Marketing Strategist, Editorial Manager or with Marketing and Management, non-technical skills are likely to stay in demand for a long time to come. These skills, often referred to as “soft skills” play a crucial role in various industries and professions.

Please note that the demand for these roles may vary based on the industry and the specific role. It’s always a good idea to research and understand the requirements of the specific role you’re interested in.

Key highlights of the India Skills Report 2024:

AI Leadership and Talent Concentration: India holds a prominent global position in AI skill penetration and talent concentration, highlighting a sturdy base of AI professionals. As of August 2023, there were 4.16 lakh AI professionals, poised to meet the increasing demand expected to reach 1 million by 20261.

Employability Trends: The overall young employability in India has shown improvement, reaching 51.25%12. States like Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana demonstrate a high concentration of highly employable youth.

Age-Specific Employability: Different age groups display varying levels of employability. For instance, in the 22 to 25 years age range, states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra stand out with high talent concentrations12.

Cities with Employable Talent: Among top cities with employable talent in the age group of 18-21, Pune came first with 80.82% of candidates found highly employable, followed by Bengaluru, and then Trivandrum.

Increase in Female LFPR: There is a consistent increase in female labor force participation (LFPR), fostering healthy competition and gradually correcting gender imbalances across societal and cultural realms.

Skill Penetration: India ranks first in AI skill penetration and talent concentration.

Courtesy: Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) with 3.88 lakh participants and insights from 152 corporations.