AI-Powered UP Skill Gap Dashboard

• 30 Aug 2025

Why in News?

The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) has launched an innovative tool called the AI-powered UP Skill Gap Dashboard to enhance employability across the state. 

Key Points

• About: The initiative marks the first time AI is being used to assess district-wise skill needs in Uttar Pradesh, aiding in the creation of livelihood opportunities at the local level.
• Features:
  • AI and Data Analytics Integration: The dashboard employs advanced machine learning algorithms and data analytics to analyze district-specific sectors and employment data.
    • It receives district-wise data for major sectors and industries, as well as trade-specific demands from training partners.
  • District-Specific Skill Assessment: The dashboard helps identify skill gaps in various districts, providing a comprehensive skill assessment.
    • It recommends the necessary training based on the sector-specific growth and employment needs in each district.
• Benefits:
  • District-Level Skill Development: The dashboard offers a scientific analysis of skill needs across districts, indicating areas that require trained manpower.
    • It helps in better allocation of training targets based on local requirements, improving employability within each district.
  • Reduction of Attrition: By ensuring that training is aligned with local job markets, the dashboard helps reduce attrition due to candidates seeking jobs outside their home districts.
  • Involvement of Industries as Training Partners: For the first time, industries have been involved as training partners in the skill development process.
    • More than 45 industries are now actively contributing to industry-specific training efforts.
  • Training Partner Evaluation: Training partners are evaluated based on their past performance in training and placement.
    • The top-performing partners are allocated training targets, ensuring that high-quality training is provided to candidates.
  • AI-Powered Insights for Training Target Allocation: The dashboard uses real-time data scraping and primary research to project sector-wise training targets.
    • It maps the top industries, job roles, and skill gaps in each district, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for training programs.
  • Integration: The system integrates with a Large Language Model-powered chatbot to provide interactive support for UPSDM.
    • The AI-based tool offers real-time assistance, guiding users through the process and answering queries related to training and employment.