Government of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Infrastructure Development Board (HPIDB) Study on mapping the existing skill levels of the employable youth and the skill gap in Himachal Pradesh Phase I, II and III Draft Report ICRA Management Consulting Services Limited June 16, 2008 FINAL REPORT 2 Table of contents Table of contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2 List of tables .................................................................................................................................................. 9 List of figures .............................................................................................................................................. 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 14 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 22 1.1. Background ..................................................................................................................................... 22 1.2. Scope of Work ................................................................................................................................ 22 1.3. Terms of Reference ......................................................................................................................... 22 1.4. Approach & Methodology for the Study ........................................................................................ 23 2. Diagnostic Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 28 2.1. Diagnostic Framework .................................................................................................................... 28 2.2. Overview of the State ...................................................................................................................... 29 2.3. Economic Overview ........................................................................................................................ 29 2.4. Trends in Industrialisation .............................................................................................................. 31 2.4.1. Industrial centres in Himachal Pradesh ....................................................................................... 33 2.4.2. Investments in Himachal Pradesh ............................................................................................... 35 2.5. Government Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................ 35 2.6. Infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh ................................................................................................. 37 2.6.1. Industrial infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 37 2.6.2. Medical and Healthcare facilities ................................................................................................ 40 2.6.3. Infrastructure for savings & borrowings ..................................................................................... 41 2.6.4. Physical Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 41 2.6.5. Educational and Training infrastructure...................................................................................... 45 ICRA Management Consulting Services Limited 3 2.6.5.1. Issues facing Engineering ....................................................................................................... 45 2.6.5.2. Issues facing Arts and Science Graduates ............................................................................... 46 2.6.5.3. Issues facing ITI‘s ................................................................................................................... 46 2.7. District-wise Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 48 2.7.1. Bilaspur ....................................................................................................................................... 48 2.7.1.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 48 2.7.1.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 49 2.7.1.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 50 2.7.1.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 51 2.7.1.5. Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 53 2.7.2. Chamba ....................................................................................................................................... 56 2.7.2.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 56 2.7.2.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 56 2.7.2.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 57 2.7.2.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 58 2.7.2.5. Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 59 2.7.3. Hamirpur ..................................................................................................................................... 61 2.7.3.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 61 2.7.3.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 61 2.7.3.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 62 2.7.3.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 64 2.7.3.5. Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 65 2.7.4. Kangra ......................................................................................................................................... 66 2.7.4.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 66 2.7.4.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 66 ICRA Management Consulting Services Limited 4 2.7.4.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 67 2.7.4.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 69 2.7.4.5. Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 70 2.7.5. Shimla ......................................................................................................................................... 72 2.7.5.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 72 2.7.5.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 73 2.7.5.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 73 2.7.5.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 74 2.7.5.5. Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 75 2.7.6. Sirmour ....................................................................................................................................... 76 2.7.6.1. Demography ............................................................................................................................ 76 2.7.6.2. Literacy ................................................................................................................................... 76 2.7.6.3. Economy ................................................................................................................................. 77 2.7.6.4. Employment Scenario ............................................................................................................. 78 2.7.6.5. Opportunities