ET Opinion | The STEM Multiplier: Preparing India’s youth to lead

Economies, workplaces and skills are all being looked through a new lens as Industrialization, digitalization and automation are redefining the future of work. A report by the World Economic Forum states that almost 85 million jobs worldwide are likely to be altered due to automation by 2025. At the same time, nearly 97 million new roles will arise that will combine technology with human creativity. In this era of transformation, countries that commit to developing a digital workforce, built on a foundation of STEM led skilling, will have the competitive economic advantage and sustainable growth.