a national employment policy

A national employment policy key to solving the jobs crisis

Welfare schemes and hiring incentives cannot replace a national employment policy that sets clear job targets and accountability. #unemployment #jobs #economy Read more »
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Creation of quality jobs remains weak despite strong GDP growth

Strong GDP growth cannot hide India’s labour market weakness: too many workers remain trapped in informal, low-paying employment. #GDP #jobs #unemployment Read more »
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India unemployment data hides a job quality problem

India unemployment data shows resilience, but fails to capture insecurity, low wages, and distress employment across India. #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
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Employment crisis deepens despite headline number stability

India’s employment crisis is no longer just about job scarcity. It now reflects growing distress in cities and a deepening gender divide. #unemployment Read more »
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India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
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Official unemployment data misses the reality

India’s unemployment data undercounts the crisis, masking underemployment and widening the gap between growth and work. Read more »
Unemployment crisis in India

Unemployment crisis: Budget 2025-26 must focus on job creation

The Union Budget 2025-26 presents an opportunity to address unemployment and job quality concerns through bold reforms. #unemployment #jobs #Budget2025 Read more »
India's employment crisis

Quality deficit: India’s employment boom isn’t what it seems

Despite growth in employment, India faces a crisis in job quality, sectoral imbalances, and labour force participation, particularly for women. Read more »
India's unemployment crisis

Behind the unemployment numbers, India’s hidden job crisis

India's unemployment problem persists, largely because of the lack of effective policy implementation resulting from flawed jobs data. Read more »
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Rising unemployment brings election promises under increased scrutiny

Unemployment woes dominate election campaigns as voters question job creation promises with official data painting a dismal picture. #elections #unemployment #jobs Read more »