New Delhi, August 14, 2026: NITI Aayog organised a stakeholder consultation on “Transforming Vocational Education in India: Vocational Education in Schools”, chaired by Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog, with the objective of strengthening the integration of vocational learning into school education.
The consultation brought together representatives from the Department of School Education & Literacy and other stakeholders to discuss ways to make vocational education more relevant, accessible and aligned with the changing requirements of the economy and labour market.
The discussions focused on improving the delivery of vocational education at the school level, strengthening links between education and employment, and creating greater opportunities for students to acquire practical and industry-relevant skills alongside academic learning.
The consultation also underlined the importance of closer coordination among policymakers, educational institutions, industry and skill-development organisations. Such collaboration can help ensure that vocational programmes reflect emerging opportunities and equip young people with skills needed for the future of work.
The initiative is in line with India’s broader efforts to build a more flexible and skills-oriented education system, where vocational pathways are integrated into mainstream schooling rather than being treated as an alternative to academic education. NITI Aayog’s ongoing work on education and skills seeks to support policy approaches that can contribute to a more capable and future-ready workforce.
