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India stood second after the US among the world’s most prepared job markets for future in-demand skills including in the key areas of Artificial Intelligence, digital and green sectors, according to the QS World Future Skills Index 2025. 

While the first Future Skills Index was released Thursday by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds which is known for its coveted university rankings, The index has evaluated how well countries are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the international job market by measuring four main points — Skills Fit, Academic Readiness, Future of Work, and Economic Transformation.

QS World Future Skills Index 2025: Here is what statement says

“In this new index, India places 25th overall when all four indicators are combined, and is recognised a future skills contender. Additionally, India excels in the Future of Work indicator, securing the world’s second-highest score (99.1), trailing the US by less than a point as the overall leader in the index,” QS said in a statement.

 

This is heartening to see!

Over the last decade, our Government has worked on strengthening our youth by equipping them with skills that enable them to become self-reliant and create wealth. We have also leveraged the power of technology to make India a hub for innovation and… https://t.co/0cFA4HSV4P

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2025