Researchers disapprove the idea of 70-hour workweeks, saying productivity drops after 50 hours and sharply declines after 55. #NarayanaMurthy #IndiaInc #Infosys #worklife Read more »
India has achieved some success in reducing multi-dimensional poverty, but northern states need to make faster progress. #poverty #civilsociety Read more »
The #Covid19 pandemic crisis led to an increase in #inequality and #poverty, but targeted #socialsupport schemes became India's lifeline during the crisis. #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
The authorities must ensure gender-responsive transportation planning to #empower #women and bridge the #gendergap in India's urban spaces. #publictransport #urbanplanning #delhimetro Read more »
India needs to strike a delicate balance while making policies for its ageing population that is reshaping the nation's present and future. #ageing #demographicdividend #IndiaAgeingReport2023 Read more »
India's education system needs a pivotal shift in terms of quality, funding, and accessibility to encash the demographic dividend. Read more »
India is grappling with a lung health crisis and there is an urgent need to reduce air pollution and tobacco use, writes Dr GC Khilnani. #copd #tb #covid19 #asthma Read more »
As low rural #unemployment is the reason behind improved #jobs data, questions are being raised about the #sustainability of India's #labourmarket. #PLFS #LFPR Read more »
G20 has recognised the need to address challenges arising from digitisation, automation, and globalisation, while focusing on new skills, new forms of work, and institutional frameworks, writes Ellina Samantroy Jena. #ilo #plfs... Read more »
Industry 4.0 is reshaping India's workforce, and the demand for ICT skills has surged, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. #digitalindia #skillindia #technology Read more »