India, Aug. 11 -- As the world economy shifts towards digitalization, sustainability, and automation, the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector is leading this change.

India, with its surging talent pool of youth and policy assistance, is well placed to become the global ESDM power. But, if it is to achieve this aspiration, the sector needs to redesign its skills pipeline on a "skills-first" footing-one driven by capability, not by qualifications, and one that is inherently aligned to emerging tech trends.

Why ESDM needs a skills-first approach?

The Indian ESDM industry has seen a fast rise, propelled by growing electronics demand, smart electronics penetration, and policies such as Make in India and Production Link...