India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. With more than 1 billion people in the working-age population, the country possesses one of the world's largest talent pools. Yet a significant challenge remains-while millions of young people graduate every year, only about 45% of graduates are considered industry-ready, highlighting the gap between traditional education and the skills required by employers.

To bridge this gap, the Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS), in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, is building a new model for industry-focused skilling through pioneering institutes IIS Mumbai and IIS Ahmedabad.