Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Raghuram Rajan Warns of India's Skills Gap
Raghuram Rajan, a former RBI governor, talked about how India needs to prepare its workers for the future.
He said that even with AI, jobs like plumbing and fixing airplane engines will still be important.
But he warned that India's schools aren't teaching the right skills, and many children are not healthy enough to work when they grow up.
He suggested that India should focus more on teaching practical skills, like how to be a good plumber, and also make sure children are well-fed and healthy.
He said this is important if India wants to become a strong and developed country by 2047.
AI won't eliminate hands-on jobs like plumbing and aircraft engine repair.
India's education system fails to equip students with essential practical skills.
Rajan advocates for more apprenticeships and a curriculum that balances theory with applied learning.
He emphasizes the importance of addressing malnutrition to ensure children meet future workforce demands.
Rajan argues for a shift in mindset to value skilled trades and entrepreneurship over traditional academic paths.
- Who
- Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor
- What
- Warning about India's workforce preparation for AI-driven future
- When
- During a podcast with entrepreneur Kushal Lodha
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the need for practical skills and systemic changes in education and early childhood development
- Expert
- Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor
- Platform
- Podcast with entrepreneur Kushal Lodha
- Key Jobs
- Plumbing, aircraft engine repair
- Critical Issues
- Education system, malnutrition, skills gap
- Proposed Solutions
- Apprenticeships, practical skills, entrepreneurship training
- Target Year
- 2047 (Viksit Bharat goal)
- Current Workforce Concern
- 35% in precarious state