HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE BODOLAND TERRITORIAL REGION: A MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

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This Article explores the critical role of Human Resource Development (HRD) and capacity building in shaping the future of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in northeastern India. With its unique demographic, cultural, and economic characteristics, the BTR faces both opportunities and challenges in fostering sustainable development. Central to this development is the cultivation of human capital, which is a cornerstone of socio-economic progress. The Article delves into the importance of education, vocational skills training, and workforce development as key elements of HRD in the region. It highlights the roles played by various stakeholders, including the government, private sector entities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in improving the employability, skills, and overall development of the local population. Government initiatives, such as Skill India Mission, and state-specific programs have been analyzed with regard to the outcome in building up capacities, besides the role played by the private sector in its Corporate Social Responsibility and through Public-Private Partnerships. Lastly, this Article identifies the major challenges against the BTR that have so far hindered the HRD initiatives, like a lack of adequate infrastructure, diverse indigenous groups, and skills and industry's lack of convergence. It presents a data-driven analysis of the current workforce readiness, educational trends, and existing skill gaps within the region. By examining these dynamics, the Article offers comprehensive recommendations for improving the HRD landscape, including investments in educational infrastructure, the development of industry-specific vocational training programs, and enhanced collaboration between public and private sectors. In conclusion, the Article is a piece that offers workable strategies for enhancing human capital to foster long-term, sustainable development in the Bodoland Territorial Region. KEYWORDS: Human Resource Development, Capacity Building, Workforce Development, Education, Skills Training, Bodoland Territorial Region