<h1>Economic Survey 2014-15: India Faces Skill Development and Employment Challenges with Only 2% Skilled Workforce.</h1> The Economic Survey 2014-15 highlights the dual challenge of skill development and employment in India. Only 2% of the workforce is skilled, with merely 6.8% of those aged 15 and above receiving skill training. Major issues include inadequate vocational education, high dropout rates, and a lack of industry-ready skills. Initiatives like the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan and the creation of a dedicated Department of Skill Development aim to address these challenges. Employment growth has slowed, with self-employment dominating at 52.2%. Manufacturing employment shows signs of revival, crucial for meeting the National Manufacturing Policy's job creation targets.