Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. For the economy to grow at 8% to 9%, it is required that the secondary and tertiary sectors grow at 10% to 11%, assuming agriculture grows at 4%. In such a scenario, it is obvious that a large portion of the workforce would migrate from the primary sector (agriculture) to the secondary and tertiary sectors. However, the skill sets that are required in the manufacturing and service sectors are quite different from those in the agriculture sector. This implies that there is/will be a large skill gap when such a migration occurs, as evidenced by a shrinking employment in the agriculture sector.

This scenario necessitates skill development in the workforce. Opportunities in the Media and Entertainment Industry The skill requirements and gaps in the Media and Entertainment Industry are elaborated for the following segments: Films and Television Animation Gaming Radio. India is expected to be home to a skilled workforce of 500 million by 2022. About 12 million persons are expected to join the workforce every year. India is expected to be home to a skilled workforce of 500 million by 2022. About 12 million persons are expected to join the workforce every year. This talent pool needs to be adequately skilled. The following sectors are expected to drive the growth of the economy as well as play a significant role in employment. With India set to house the world’s largest working population by 2030 it’s now estimated that if India’s skilled workforce continues to rise for another 25 years, the country could command one of the most vibrant workforces in the world by 2035. About 12 million persons are expected to join the workforce every year. This talent pool needs to be adequately skilled.

The Media and Entertainment industry comprises of the following segments:
Television
Print
Films
Radio
Music
Animation
Gaming

A snap shot of the incremental skill demand in various sectors
Sector Incremental Demand in 2022 (millions)
Informal Employment Sectors 37.6
Auto and Auto Components 35.0
Building and Construction 33.0
Transportation and Logistics 17.7
Organised Retail 17.3
Real Estate Services 14.0
Healthcare 12.7
Food Processing 9.3
Education and Skill Development Services 5.8
IT and ITeS 5.3
Gems and Jewellery 4.6
Leather and Leather Goods 4.6
Banking and Financial Services 4.2
Tourism and Hospitality 3.6
Furniture and Furnishings 3.4
Electronics and IT Hardware 3.3
Media and Entertainment 3.0
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals 1.9
Construction Material and Building Hardware 1.4
Total 204

Opportunities in the Media and Entertainment Industry
The skill requirements and gaps in the Media and Entertainment Industry are elaborated for the following segments:
Films and Television
Animation
Gaming
Radio.

The Media and Entertainment industry comprises of the following segments:
Television
Print
Films
Radio
Music
Animation
Gaming