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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Jobless Growth and Education Crisis

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction India’s economic narrative is currently split between two conflicting realities. On one hand, it is the world’s fastest-growing major economy; on the other, it faces a chronic inability to generate formal employment for its burgeoning youth population. …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Employment Paradox and the Changing Nature of Work

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.    Introduction In contemporary India, the term “jobs” reflects a growing contradiction: individuals who are employed often feel dissatisfied, while those seeking employment remain equally distressed. • A recent snap-poll survey covering around 8,000 salaried employees from diverse sectors …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Employment and Skill Challenge

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction India is currently navigating a paradoxical economic phase. While it remains one of the fastest-growing major economies, the “quality” and “structure” of its employment market raise concerns about the sustainability of its growth.   About India’s Employment …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Gig Economy Conundrum in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction The recent nationwide strikes by gig workers, particularly on New Year’s Eve, have cast a harsh spotlight on India’s booming gig economy. With NITI Aayog projecting the gig and platform workforce to expand exponentially from roughly 1 …

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