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 …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Labour Codes

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction India has entered a decisive phase in labour reforms with the operationalisation of the four Labour Codes: Code on Wages, 2019 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Social Security Code, 2020 Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, …