Why ExCEL Exists
India is home to one of the world’s largest youth populations. As industries evolve and traditional career paths rapidly transform, young Indians must develop the ability to think independently, solve real-world problems, and create opportunities — not just seek them.
Ex-NCC Cadets for Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ExCEL) was created to prepare NCC Cadets and young citizens for this future.
The Challenge
India's growing unemployment rate
65%
BELOW THE AGE OF 35
one of the largest youth populations in the world, creating both a massive opportunity and responsibility
15+ Lakh
JOINING THE WORKFORCE YEARLY
but job creation has not kept pace with this growth.
1 in 4
JOBS WILL BE LOST TO AI
AI is rapidly changing the nature of work, replacing routine roles while demanding entirely new skill sets.
>51%
GRADUATES ARE UNEMPLOABLE
highlighting a gap between education and employability.
The AI Conundrum
Understanding the impact of AI on entrepreneurship and employability
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, redefining careers, and reshaping how the world works.
While AI is expected to automate routine roles and disrupt traditional employment pathways, it is simultaneously creating entirely new opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven problem solving.
This presents a defining challenge for today’s youth.
Those who remain unprepared risk being displaced by technological change.
Those who adapt, innovate, and lead will shape the future.
ExCEL Foundation empowers youth to transform technological change into meaningful opportunities for innovation, leadership, and national growth.
