Telecom Sector Faces Shortage Of 2.41 Million Skilled Workers

This report highlights the need for 22 million skilled workers in India’s 5G-focused industries by 2025, such as cloud computing, robots, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Currently, the country faces a shortage of 2.41 million skilled workers in the telecom sector in the 5G era, which is forecast to jump by 3.8 times by 2030. The report also reveals that only 40% of India’s graduates in computer science, IT, and math are employable in the technology sector due to the mismatch between academic requirements and industry demands.