Life Skills to Livelihood: The Journey Towards Empowerment

Abstract

Much of the Indian subcontinent lives in the rural areas and is considered economically marginalized. The Indian government encourages and conducts many upliftment programs for youth from such marginalized sections that empower them to attain profitable employment. However, it is seen that there are challenges faced during the implementation of such programs, which often revolve around the inability of the youth to adapt to the demands of a job, thus depriving them of an opportunity of growth. This paper assesses the necessity of life skills among the rural Indian youth to gain a sustainable livelihood. KEYWORDS: Life skills, Livelihood, Training, Empowerment, Rural