Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals (BRIEF) conducted a study, ?Skill Gap Assessment for the State of Uttarakhand? in collaboration with Ernst & Young. The objective of the study primarily revolved around socio-economic profile ? demographics, economic profile of the district by industry, and state of education ?
*Identify developmental opportunities keeping in mind factor endowments and stakeholder perspectives.
*Identify specific developmental initiatives/projects which have an impact on employment generation.
*Articulate aspirations of the youth.
*Identify the current and future (2012 to 2021) skills and manpower requirements by industry and estimate the gap that exists.
*Study the existing vocational training infrastructure both in the private sector and the government domain.
*Identify current schemes and program relating to skill development and their achievements / challenges.
*Suggest suitable interventions/recommendations to address the skills gap.
*Create an action plan with indicative timelines.