Examine the causes behind unemployment in India. What measures are needed to ensure adequate job creation in order to reduce the rate of unemployment?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

5. Examine the causes behind unemployment in India. What measures are needed to ensure adequate job creation in order to reduce the rate of unemployment? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about causes behind unemployment and measures need to create jobs.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by citing statistic to give a current scenario of unemployment in the country.

Body:

First, write about the causes behind unemployment in India – historical, unequal growth, lack of job specialisation, automation related losses etc.

Next, suggest measures that are needed in order to ensure job creation and to reduce unemployment in the country.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.