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NITI Aayog on 8.7 Crore Youth Outside Education, Jobs and Training

26 August 20261 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESNITI Aayog on 8.7Crore Youth OutsideEducation, Jobs andTraining26 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A NITI Aayog report in August 2026 pointed to a large pool of young people left out of both classrooms and workplaces.

Key facts

  • Youth outside education, employment and training: 8.7 crore, aged 15-29.
  • Graduates in jobs matching their qualifications: only 8.25%.
  • The report flags a wide education-to-employment gap.

Way forward

  • Strengthen vocational education.
  • Build industry-linked skills.

Exam angle

  • Age band used: 15-29 years.
  • Report by: NITI Aayog.
  • Terms to know: education-to-employment gap, vocational education.

Test yourself

1. How many youth aged 15-29 did NITI Aayog find outside education, employment and training?

The report identified 8.7 crore such youth.

2. What share of graduates is employed in roles aligned with their qualifications, per the NITI Aayog report?

Only 8.25% of graduates hold aligned jobs.

3. Which institution released the report on youth outside education, employment and training?

The report is from NITI Aayog.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 26 August 2026 (26 topics).

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