Debashish Ghosh

Ex-CHRO | Thought leader | Career Coach | Public Speaker

TalBha is short for Building Talent For Bharat.

India stands at a pivotal moment in its history, poised to become a global economic superpower within the next two decades. This ambition is largely fueled by our unprecedented demographic dividend – a significant advantage where over 65% of our population is under 35 years old, making India one of the youngest nations globally with a median age of just 28.4 years. This vast youth workforce represents an unparalleled potential for innovation, productivity, and economic growth.

However, this demographic dividend is not an automatic guarantee of prosperity. A critical challenge looms: the significant gap between the skills our youth possess and the competencies required for the jobs of tomorrow. Reports indicate that only about 50-55% of Indian graduates are currently considered employable by industry standards, and youth unemployment, particularly among the 20-24 age group, remains high at around 44.5%. The traditional education system often struggles to adapt to the rapid technological advancements and evolving demands of the globalized workforce, leaving many students with degrees but without market-ready skills.

This is the fundamental problem our firm was established to solve. Our purpose is to strategically bridge this critical skills gap by fostering unparalleled collaboration between the academic community and the corporate sector. We aim to empower India's (Bharat's) youth, equipping them with the future-ready skills, practical knowledge, and professional insights necessary to transform our demographic advantage into a powerful engine of national growth. By aligning education with industry needs, we ensure that every student is not just educated, but truly employable, ready to contribute meaningfully to the rise of a skilled, prosperous, and empowered Bharat.