Reskilling for the AI Era: The Imperative for 2025
Published on 1/6/2025 | 3 min read
Published on 1/6/2025 | 3 min read
According to Neeti Sharma, CEO of TeamLease Digital, AI is becoming the defining digital skill of the modern era, much like the Microsoft Suite was in earlier decades. This transformation is reshaping traditional job roles.
"Coding jobs now make up only 30% of the market compared to 60% earlier," Sharma noted, emphasizing that while coding remains important, understanding software development is now more critical than ever.
India’s innovation landscape has long faced challenges.
"We haven’t focused on research and innovation as much as developed nations," Sharma highlighted.
The field of AI development exemplifies this, with fewer than 2,000 senior engineers in India capable of building AI products from scratch. Vinay Kumar, co-founder of Arya.ai, pointed out that India leans heavily on applied engineering, in contrast to countries like China, which have aggressively pursued core AI research and innovation.
The urgency of upskilling is underscored by statistics:
Upskilling in AI is a challenging path:
A software professional’s anecdote shared on Reddit highlights the struggle: balancing long work hours with the need to learn new skills to stay relevant in a competitive market.
India’s education system poses foundational challenges:
TeamLease Digital is tackling these challenges with customized upskilling programs:
TeamLease Digital tailors its training for various industries:
This focus on specialized skill development underscores the importance of targeted upskilling.
India is on the brink of a workforce revolution driven by AI. By addressing gaps in innovation, reforming education, and fostering targeted upskilling initiatives, the country can position itself as a global AI leader.
The mantra "Upskill or Perish" encapsulates the urgency of this transformation, pushing India’s workforce to adapt and thrive in the AI era.