Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
5. Improvements in the ease of earning, better livelihoods for all citizens and with more dignity must be the key pillars behind labour reforms in India. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
While the numbers of Indian billionaires increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of millions of Indians lost their incomes when the country locked down during the pandemic. They struggled to find shelter, food, and even drinking water for their families.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need and nature of labour reforms in the country in the present situation.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context and extent of labour force in the country.
Body:
First, in brief, give the various labour reforms that have been introduced in the recent times and cite their limitations.
Next, write about the making Improvements in the ease of earning, better livelihoods for all citizen the key pillars of labour reforms in the country and suggest steps to do so. Cite various reports/ recommendations from committees.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
