Topic: population and associated issues
1. As most developed economies face demographic challenges of a falling young population and a growing older population, migrant workforce from India can serve as a solution for such a mismatch. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The latest World Bank report on remittances predicts that for the first time ever, India’s annual remittances may touch the $100-billion mark in 2022. This puts the nation ahead of others—with $60 billion, Mexico is a distant second—in remittance inflows, thanks to a large pool of immigrants benefiting from wage hikes and a strong labour market. The sliding rupee value is helping remittance flows rise.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the demographic challenges faced by the developed countries and how migrant workforce can fill the gap.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistics regarding the ageing population of developed countries.
Body:
First, write about the challenges faced by the developing countries from a falling young population and a growing older population.
Next, write about how the migrant workforce from India can act a panacea for the above issue. Write about the issues faced by these migrants and steps that are needed to overcome them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting solutions to the above mentioned challenges.
