Name: Devaraju A R
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume No: 12, Issue No: 2, Year: 2025 (Special Issue-2)
Page Number: 31-37
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17721496

ABSTRACT:
The present study explores how skill development programmes have become a cornerstone of
Karnataka’s strategy for achieving sustainable development. These initiatives aim to bridge
the gap between education and employment by equipping youth, women, and marginalized
communities with industry-relevant competencies. Flagship programmes such as Kaushalya
Karnataka, Yuva Yuga, and sector-specific training under the Karnataka Skill Development
Corporation (KSDC) have significantly enhanced employability, fostered entrepreneurship,
and supported green and inclusive economic growth. By aligning training with emerging
sectors like renewable energy, digital technology, and sustainable agriculture, these
programmes contribute to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience. The
decentralization of training centres to rural and semi-urban areas further promotes balanced
regional development and mitigates urban migration. Karnataka’s skill development
ecosystem actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
particularly those related to quality education, decent work, reduced inequalities, and climate
action. This paper examines the contribution of these programmes to sustainable development
across the state.
Keywords: Education, Skill Development, Sustainable Development, Regional Development
and Sustainable Agriculture.