| Why in News | India Skills Report 2025 ranks Kerala 5th in employability with a rate of 71%. Kerala's talent pool and inclusivity are highlighted. It ranks 3rd in computer skills and 2nd among 18-21 age group for employability. |
| Employability Ranking | Kerala is ranked 5th, preceded by Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. |
| Computer Skills Rank | Kerala ranks 3rd overall in fostering computer skills. |
| Top Preferred Cities | Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi rank as preferred cities for work in Kerala. |
| Additional Program | ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Program): Focused on skilling youth; trained 2.5 lakh students in a decade. |
| AI Skill Penetration | India leads globally, with 416K AI professionals against a demand of 629K as of 2023. |
| Kerala - Static GK | Capital: Thiruvananthapuram |
| State-wise Employability | Telangana leads in employable youth aged 18-21 (85.45%), followed by Haryana (76.47%), Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. |
| Critical and Numerical Skills | Telangana and Karnataka top in critical thinking and numerical skills, while Kerala ranks third in computer skills. |
| AI Talent Projections | India's AI sector is set to grow at a CAGR of 45%, with a projected demand of 1 million AI professionals by 2026. |
| Skill Gaps | Only 2% of India's workforce has formal vocational training. Industry alignment remains a challenge. |
| Government Initiatives | Programs like PMKVY, Skill India Mission, and SANKALP focus on skilling, AI, automation, and emerging technologies. |
| Youth Employment Rate | Kerala has the highest youth employment rate at 29.9%. |
| Telangana's Employment Rise | Telangana's employment rank improved from 16th in 2019 to 3rd in 2022. |
