Topic: Indian Economy: Unemployment
Q5. Analyze the state of youth employment in India, particularly focusing on the disparities faced by young adults and the impact on young women. (15M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Youth around the world find it tough to get a job: ILO report
Key Demand of the question: To critically examine the ILO’s findings on youth employment trends, emphasizing the difficulties faced by young adults in low-income countries and the gender-based disparities, particularly in terms of access to secure jobs and education.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the ILO’s 2024 report on global youth employment, highlighting the post-COVID-19 recovery challenges and the overall employment trends among young people.Body:
- Overview:
- Mention the overall global employment trends for youth, mentioning the increase in temporary and insecure jobs, particularly in India.
- Impact
- Mention the difficulties faced by young adults in low-income countries, where only 20% of those aged 25-29 secure paid jobs.
- Mention the broader implications of this trend on economic development and social stability in these regions.
- Gender Disparities:
- Mention the specific challenges faced by young women, including the higher unemployment rates compared to young men.
- Mention the significant gender gap in youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) in India.
Conclusion:
Mention the report’s implications, stressing the need for global efforts to create stable and inclusive employment opportunities for youth, particularly for young women and those in low-income countries, to ensure long-term social and economic stability.
