Manikanth Challa
Founder & CEO
Workruit
Mr. Manikanth Challa, Founder & CEO, Workruit
The Union Budget 2025 holds immense potential to shape the future of career development and job readiness in India. Building on the momentum of last year’s initiatives, such as the Digital India program and increased allocations to skilling under PMKVY, we expect a stronger focus on integrating AI-driven tools and platforms into career-building programs. From Workruit’s perspective, we hope to see a dedicated budget for developing AI-based career guidance platforms and resume-building tools that empower job seekers to align their profiles with market demands and employer expectations. Subsidies or grants for startups working on ATS-compliant resume builders and personalized job search tools would be a step in the right direction.
Moreover, further enhancements to digital skilling programs and targeted upskilling initiatives for women, rural youth, and gig workers can make career-building efforts more inclusive. An increase in allocations for AI research and innovation, particularly in recruitment technology, will accelerate the development of tools that streamline hiring processes. Additionally, creating tax incentives for companies investing in AI for career-building and launching a central portal for skill certification and job matching could bridge critical gaps between education and employment. These steps would solidify India’s position as a global leader in talent development.
