EPFO, jobs, employment

EPFO numbers: What India’s job data do not reveal

Amid optimism about India's formal job numbers released by EPFO, experts question the accuracy and quality of official employment data. #employment #jobs Read more »
PLFS shows low unemployment rate

Govt must focus on post-Covid employment crisis

The government must make efforts to sustain, support and generate more employment to revive demand, and facilitate economic recovery. Read more »
Women's Reservation Bill

Women and employment: How economic liberalisation failed to address inequalities

A study of economic development in South Asia reveals the inability of the economies to generate quality employment, especially for women. Read more »
MGNREGS, unemployment

Women bear the brunt of job losses as Covid-19 devastates Indian economy

The government must strengthen access to social protection and step up public spending to compensate job losses suffered by women in the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
5G, state of indian economy

Budget 2021: The digital thrust will trigger inclusive growth

The use of digital technology can make the ambitious Budget 2021 work to support the local economies, leading to an exponential growth in exports and employment. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package offers nothing to informal sector workers

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Some practical steps to boost manufacturing in MSME sector

To become a manufacturing hub, India must create clusters that manufacture specialised goods and become a part of the global supply chain. Read more »
self-employment

Majority of handloom workers earn less than Rs 5,000 per month, govt informs Parliament

About 26.2% of handloom workers earned between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000, Union textiles minister Smriti Zubin Irani informs Rajya Sabha. Read more »