Assessment of Training Needs in the Textile & Clothing Sector in India

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The purpose of this paper is to identify the skill gap between employer needs and employee competences in the Indian textile & clothing industry and suggest appropriate training modules for bridging this skill gap. Recently many new technologies have stepped in to strengthen the textile industry but there is not sufficient qualified manpower to support the technology. The textile industry requires highly competent workforce to fully utilize the technological up gradation; else the big investments in up gradation will go waste. Hence, it has become an urgent need to study and propose appropriate solutions tofill the skillgap.

After review of latest research papers and publications, skill gap in textile industry has been analysed in different conventional sectors as like spinning, weaving, processing and garmenting and based on that most appropriate training programmes and methodology of training has been suggested.

After assessing the skill gap at micro level, it is found that there is a dire need of training at various levels in the workforce hierarchy. Bottom lying workforce (approx. 85%) is still deprived of skill development. Skill enhancement through training is not only an instrument to empower employers but will also improve social acceptance and value of the employees. Skill building can be considered as a tool to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the workforce. The Synthetic and Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA) has taken initiative to minimize this skill gap under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) of Ministry of Textile, Government of India.

Keywords: Skill gap, Training & Development, Textile, Implementation

Introduction

Indian textile sector is one of the leadi...

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