India’s electronics sector eyes major growth, with 12 million jobs projected by 2027

Jammu, Dec 29: The railway authorities conducted a successful load test of the world’s highest railway bridge over the River Chenab in Reasi district on Friday.

The cable-stayed Anji Khad Railway Bridge is the world’s highest railway bridge and part of the Srinagar railway line.

By completing the missing railway track between Reasi and Katra in weeks to come, Indian Railway is scheduled to make Srinagar-Jammu railway line fully operational paving way for movement of train upto Srinagar.

Officials said that on Friday, a goods carrier train was moved over the railway bridge as part of a load test.

In the last few weeks, many other tests on this bridge and the Katra-Reasi railway stretch have been conducted, with the main focus on safety protocols.

Officials said that this goods carrier train, officials said, moved on Katra-Reasi railway track stretch on Thursday while on Friday it passed over Anji Khad Railway Bridge and the test was conducted successfully.

India's electronics sector eyes major growth, with 12 million jobs projected by 2027

New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): India’s electronics industry is on the brink of a transformative phase as it targets USD 500 billion in manufacturing output by 2030, according to TeamLease report.

To address this issue, workforce skills must be aligned with industry needs, particularly in high-demand areas such as semiconductors, electromechanical parts, and both passive and active components.

The talent pool is expected to come from specialized fields such as Electronics and Electrical streams, ITI-certified professionals, and other technical domains, while general education streams can effectively support indirect roles.

AR Ramesh, CEO of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, highlighted the need for targeted skilling programs, stating, “Scaling apprenticeship enrollments, currently growing at a 55 per cent CAGR and projected to reach 1 million apprentices by 2027 to 2 million apprentices, will help create a robust talent pipeline to meet industry needs.”

He added, “To realize its vision of becoming a global leader in electronics manufacturing, India must blend skilling with strategic investments in infrastructure, policy interventions, and innovation to propel the sector forward.”

Sumit Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer at TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, emphasized the importance of capacity building, “Employers and industries can strengthen this effort by setting up in-house training centres and collaborating with academia through Work-Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) and degree apprenticeships.”

He added, “Scaling apprenticeship programs, reskilling, and upskilling initiatives for over 50 per cent of the workforce, alongside robust capacity-building measures, will empower India to bridge the skills gap and drive sustainable growth, solidifying its position as a global leader in electronics.”

To realize its vision of becoming a global leader in electronics manufacturing, India must adopt a multi-pronged approach. This includes investing in skilling programs, fostering industry-academia partnerships, and enhancing infrastructure and policy support.

Efforts to increase ITI enrollment, establish in-house training centres, and expand apprenticeship opportunities will be pivotal.

Scaling reskilling and upskilling initiatives for over 50 per cent of the workforce, coupled with robust capacity-building measures, can empower the sector to overcome talent shortages and sustain its rapid growth trajectory. (ANI)