EP 111: Why Degrees Aren't Enough | Nidhi Goyal, Tata Indian Institute of Skills

What does the future of work really demand? In this episode of In Pursuit Of, we continue our conversation with Nidhi Goyal, CEO of the Tata Indian Institute of Skills. From women in manufacturing and the role of industry in scaling quality skilling, to why the most important skill of the future is the ability to learn and relearn, this episode explores what India must do to prepare its workforce for the decades ahead. Nidhi also shares her thoughts on lifelong learning, upskilling experienced professionals, and why every individual has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. If you're interested in the future of work, skilling, education, manufacturing, AI, careers, or India's growth story, this conversation is for you. #InPursuitOf #NidhiGoyal #TataIndianInstituteOfSkills 00:00 Why skill loans need more awareness 00:38 Women and the future of skilling 01:40 Why manufacturing needs more women 03:00 How industry is changing for women workers 04:05 Why women make economic sense 04:53 Advice to young people entering the workforce 05:32 Tata IIS and India's skilling agenda 06:37 The challenge of scaling quality 08:02 The most overlooked skill of the future 09:42 What's the next big shift in vocational education? 10:26 Preparing people to relearn careers 11:32 Why lifelong learning is inevitable 12:11 Every person has potential 13:11 Making skilling aspirational in India 14:16 Closing thoughts