> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👶 India's ECE Enrollment Down 10%. Hydropower Jobs Across India. US Chemical Manufacturing Employment. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/indias-ece-enrollment-down-10-hydropower-jobs-across-india-us-chemical-manufacturing-employment/ - Published: 2025-05-07T11:58:48.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-08T10:35:48.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #339 Looks at India’s ECE Enrollment Rate, India’s Renewable Energy Employment, and the US Chemical Manufacturing Employment. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts ✉️ Four New Skills Newsletters! [****AI & Digital Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/ai-digital-skills/)****,** [****Advanced Manufacturing**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/advanced-manufacturing/)****,** [****Green Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/green-skills/), and [****Health Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/health-skills/) [**Namaste**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🙏** OECD: Ocean economy sustains more than [100 million jobs](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/oecd-ocean-economy-sustains-more-than-100-million-jobs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Ontario expands [manufacturing tax credit](https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/manufacturing/ontario-to-expand-manufacturing-tax-credit-program-10615758?ref=newsletters.qs.com) program. Department of Skill Development collaborates with Microsoft to [upskill Thai workforce](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/05/06/department-of-skill-development-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-upskill-thai-workforce-in-ai-through-thai-academy-initiative/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in AI through THAI Academy Initiative. [AWS](https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/05/06/aws-updates-ai-offerings-with-amazon-nova-premier-llama-4-anonymous-user-q-business-chatbots.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com) launched new AI tools, including Nova Premier, Llama 4, and Q Chatbots, to boost its AI edge. Texas State University partners with [Coursera](https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/education/2025/05/05/texas-state-coursera-offer-free-career-certificates-to-students-alumni/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to offer free professional certificates and micro-credentials. UK invests [$10.9](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/uk-government-invests-82m-in-advanced-math-program-to-support-girls-access-tech-careers?ref=newsletters.qs.com)M to boost girls' advanced math for AI careers. ### Today's Topics **👶** **Preschool.** \>10% decline in ECE net enrollment in India **🍃 Green Skills.** \>450K hydropower jobs across India 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing**. Nearly 250K employees in US chemical manufacturing Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **👶** \>10% Decline in ECE Net Enrollment in India [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Early_childhood_education_net_enrollment_rate_in_India_2020_2023_HCHIP0AGZHASX4C28WBR--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHIP0AGZHASX4C28WBR/Early-childhood-education-net-enrollment-rate-in-India%252C-2020%25E2%2580%25932023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) India’s early childhood education net enrollment fell from over 60% in 2020 to just above 40% in 2022 due to the pandemic, before rebounding to over 50% in 2023\. The government aims for universal quality ECCE by 2030 through the [National Education Policy (NEP) 2020](https://compass.rauias.com/current-affairs/national-education-policy-2020/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the National Policy on [Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)](https://www.centralsquarefoundation.org/Building-Strong-Foundations%5FFull-Report%5FCSF-2023.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Key initiatives like [Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and ICDS](https://img.asercentre.org/docs/ASER%202022%20report%20pdfs/Articles/Big%20Changes%20in%20the%20Early%20Years%20Landscape%5FSuman%20Bhattacharjea.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) support this goal by enhancing access and quality in early learning. ## **🍃** \>450K Hydropower Jobs Across India [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Renewable_energy_employment_by_technology_in_India_2023_Thousands_of_Employees_HCHFN53XX6LHEKP8O2SW-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHN9Q6DMJSYUBZJZP8L/Number-of-employees-in-US-chemical-manufacturing-sector-by-selected-employment-type%252C-2024-%28Thousands-of-Employees%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, India's renewable energy sector employed over 1 million people, led by hydropower with over 450K jobs and solar photovoltaic. Other contributors included biogas, biomass, wind, biofuels, and solar heating/cooling. This growth aligns with India's renewable energy goals, supported by policies like the [National Green Hydrogen Mission](https://solarquarter.com/2024/10/04/indias-renewable-energy-surge-over-1-million-jobs-created-in-2023/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), aimed at making India a green hydrogen hub, and the [PM KUSUM Scheme,](https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/pm-kusum-pradhan-mantri-kisan-urja-suraksha-evam-utthaan-mahabhiyan-scheme?ref=newsletters.qs.com) promoting solar energy in agriculture and boosting rural employment. These initiatives drive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. ## **🏭** Nearly 250K Employees in the US Chemical Manufacturing [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Number_of_employees_in_US_chemical_manufacturing_sector_by_selected_employment_type_2024_Thousands_of_Employees_HCHN9Q6DMJSYUBZJZP8L.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHN9Q6DMJSYUBZJZP8L/Number-of-employees-in-US-chemical-manufacturing-sector-by-selected-employment-type%252C-2024-%28Thousands-of-Employees%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, the US chemical manufacturing sector employment reached nearly 250K, reflecting its vital role in the national economy. Government policies such as the [Manufacturing USA](https://www.manufacturingusa.com/10-years-manufacturing-usa?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Initiative-which advances manufacturing innovation, and the [Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)](https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/chemical-facility-anti-terrorism-standards-cfats?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which ensures plant security-support industry growth, safety, and workforce development, aligning with broader goals for competitiveness and sustainability in US manufacturing. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com