Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
5. Examine the causes behind high rate of unemployment in India in the recent past. Suggest measures to ensure adequate job creation in the Indian economy. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
India’s unemployment rate rose to 8.30% in December, the highest in 16 months, from 8.00% in the previous month, data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) showed.
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.
