Rosy Sulochana
Research Scholar
University Department of Economics
B.R.A. Bihar University
Muzaffarpur, Bihar (India)
Rajni Kumari
Research Scholar
University Department of Economics
B.R.A. Bihar University
Muzaffarpur, Bihar (India)
Abstract
Primary education establishes the foundation for subsequent skill acquisition. This research investigates the essential junction between skill development and access to basic education, focusing on the state of Bihar, India. The study is divided into three main portions. Section-I conceptualizes skill development within the context of access to primary education, emphasizing how early education can create the key abilities required in a worldwide market. Section-II presents a detailed demographic profile of Bihar, examining the state’s current standing in terms of educational access and skill development. This section underscores the challenges and opportunities unique to Bihar’s socio-economic landscape. Section-III provides a SWOT analysis of Bihar’s educational and skill development ecosystem, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Based on this study, the article recommends strategic initiatives to improve both educational access and skill development in the state. The study emphasizes the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to education and skills training, suggesting that such a strategy is critical not only for Bihar’s development but also for driving India’s overall economic growth in the global knowledge economy.
Keywords: Skill Development, Access, SWOT Analysis, Global Knowledge Economy.