NITI Aayog’s new blueprint wants to fundamentally reshape how schooling, skilling, and jobs connect; starting from middle school. Imagine Grade 6 students learning basic employability skills, Grade 9 choosing vocational paths, and college students earning degrees while working with companies. The goal? To stop producing certificates that don’t lead to jobs. The report reveals a hidden reality: 87 million young Indians are NEET; not in education, employment, or training; but many aren’t unemployed. They’re homemakers, caregivers, or in informal work. The real target is bridging the gap between what we teach and what the job market needs. If this works, your child’s school might soon offer coding, design, or healthcare training alongside math and science. Workers can upskill without quitting jobs. And everyone gets a digital passport tracking their skills; making job hunting easier and fairer. It’s not just policy; it’s a promise to build careers, not just resumes.