- Niti Aayog’s V K Paul emphasized expanding healthcare skilling beyond traditional medical education to meet national and global demands.
- NSDC International is working to align India's caregiver training with global standards through accreditation and certification initiatives.
- Experts at the summit highlighted the role of industry-academia partnerships in bridging skill gaps and strengthening India’s healthcare workforce.
Niti Aayog Member V K Paul has called for an expansion of skilling initiatives in India's healthcare sector, emphasizing the need to balance quality with quantity to meet both national and global workforce demands.
Speaking at a summit organized by NSDC International, Transforming the Future of the Skilled Workforce in the Care Sector, Paul highlighted the necessity of moving beyond traditional medical education to address workforce shortages in specialized areas such as geriatric care.
India's care sector is at a critical juncture, requiring a strengthened workforce to cater to increasing demands.
Paul underscored the importance of evolving curriculums, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and scaling up skill-based training programs to prepare professionals for global employability.
"The private sector collaboration is essential to bridge the skill gap. With structured policies and strong industry-academia partnerships, India can enhance its healthcare skilling ecosystem and emerge as a key contributor to the global workforce," Paul said.
NSDC International, a subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), plays a key role in this initiative by ensuring that Indian-trained care professionals meet international standards.
The summit brought together vice-chancellors from 50 institutions and a dozen AIIMS chiefs to discuss strategies for strengthening India's healthcare workforce.
Paul emphasized that India's young and skilled workforce has the potential to meet global healthcare needs.
He noted that NSDC International is committed to aligning training programs with international accreditation, streamlining certification processes, and incorporating cultural adaptability training to enhance employability.
With an increasing global demand for healthcare professionals, experts at the summit stressed the need for structured skilling initiatives to equip India's workforce with the necessary expertise.
The discussions also focused on policy frameworks that could help bridge the existing skill gap and position India as a leading provider of healthcare professionals worldwide.
Edited by Annette George
