A recent Primus Partners Report "Shaping Education to nurture the $80 Billion Creative Economy" assesses the preparedness of Indian students for the evolving job market by surveying over 1,500 students across government and private schools.It identifies critical gaps in skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-life application of learning. While private schools excel in practical learning, public schools perform better in observation skills. The report emphasizes the need for a shift in education from rote learning to competency-based curricula that foster innovation and creativity, crucial for India’s growing creative economy. Charu Malhotra, Co-founder & Managing Director, Primus Partners, emphasized that to support India's $80 billion creative economy, the education system must shift from traditional rote learning to a competency-based curriculum. This transformation is crucial for fostering innovation and equipping students with the skills needed for creative problem-solving and success in the evolving job market.