Platform work has created a new form of informalisation under the cover of technology. What steps are needed to ensure decent work in the gig economy?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q6. Platform work has created a new form of informalisation under the cover of technology. What steps are needed to ensure decent work in the gig economy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Gig and platform …

Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q4. Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI-led automation can trigger sudden job losses and demand slowdown, making employment protection laws relevant not only as labour rights tools but …

Labour law reforms that prioritise simplification may unintentionally weaken worker protections. Assess its implications for informal labour in India.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Labour law reforms that prioritise simplification may unintentionally weaken worker protections. Assess its implications for informal labour in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Labour law reforms aimed at simplification have coincided with …

“The gig economy has emerged as the shock absorber of India’s employment system”. Examine this statement with reference to seasonal labour demand and high attrition trends. Analyse how regulatory and policy gaps exacerbate workforce instability and suggest measures to strengthen job security in this sector.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “The gig economy has emerged as the shock absorber of India’s employment system”. Examine this statement with reference to seasonal labour demand and high attrition trends. Analyse how regulatory and policy gaps exacerbate workforce instability and suggest measures to …

“Universal and portable social security is the cornerstone of inclusive economic growth”. In this light, examine how Shram Shakti Niti 2025 aims to integrate fragmented welfare schemes. What challenges may impede its nationwide rollout?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Universal and portable social security is the cornerstone of inclusive economic growth”. In this light, examine how Shram Shakti Niti 2025 aims to integrate fragmented welfare schemes. What challenges may impede its nationwide rollout? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Asked in …

EPFO Passbook Lite

Source:  IT Context: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched “Passbook Lite”, a simplified PF balance view on its member portal. About EPFO Passbook Lite: What It Is? A new facility within EPFO’s Member Portal providing a quick, summarised snapshot of PF contributions, withdrawals, and balance — without logging in to the separate passbook …

Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aiming to create over 3.5 crore jobs and boost formal employment across sectors, especially manufacturing. About Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme: The Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme is a government initiative launched to promote large-scale formal job creation across all sectors, especially …

Contractualisation of industrial labour has risen sharply in recent years. Analyse the drivers of this trend. Discuss its implications. Evaluate the role of the public sector in institutionalising this shift.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. Contractualisation of industrial labour has risen sharply in recent years. Analyse the drivers of this trend. Discuss its implications. Evaluate the role of the public sector in institutionalising this shift. (15 M) …

Labour Day

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: TH  Context: May 1 is widely known as Labour Day/International Worker’s Day – a day to celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide.   Background: The origin of Labour Day dates back …

[MINDMAP] – Labour Reforms

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The Big Picture – Labour reforms: Do they balance labour and industry concerns?

Summary: The issue of labour reforms has been under debate for some years now. The present government has come up with a set of new measures. After having brought in amendments to the Factories Act and Apprenticeship Act, another set of reforms have been initiated. These reforms announced recently, like unified labour portal, universal account …