THE PROSPECTS OF GOVERNMENT SPONSORED SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN ENHANCING LIVELIHOOD AMONG TRIBAL WOMEN: SOME OBSERVATIONS

Skills development is a key for stimulating sustainable development process and can make a contribution for facilitating the transition from the informal to the formal economy. Skills development is also essential to address the opportunities and challenges so as to meet new demands of changing economies and new technologies in the context of globalization. Skills development for marginalized section makes inclusive progress of the society. The inclusive growth aims to ensure that high rates of economic growth translate into improved standards of living for all citizens; especially those belong to marginalized sections and those who face discrimination on basis of their gender. To achieve inclusive development, one has to understand the skills of individuals and encourage it. Through skills development, one can achieve empowerment. The skills development can provide employment opportunities which in turn provide economic independence. The employment opportunities can be in either public sector or private sector. Skills and knowledge are key drivers of macro-economic growth and socio-economic stability. This paper discusses the Skills development initiatives taken up by the government of India by examining its positive impact and further its importance in enhancing the livelihood options of tribal people with special reference to tribal women. The paper highlights the findings of several researchers who have asserted the need for skills development and entrepreneurial activities among tribal wome