Madan Sabnavis writes: In such a situation, it is but natural that the government has to assume the role of a welfare state. But the focus has to be on job creation. A joint effort between the Centre and states is needed to push this agenda forward. Read More
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India’s hiring activity back to pre-festive levels, grows 27 per cent in November
The annual growth rate stood at 43 per cent. This can be attributed to the post-festive recovery. The growth may look robust on a monthly level, however, a deeper analysis at the sector level reveals mixed trends compared to the boom times of the first half of this year that witnessed high growth in hiring… Continue reading India’s hiring activity back to pre-festive levels, grows 27 per cent in November
How coal hangs over India’s ambitious energy transition
The sector supports nearly three lakh direct jobs and millions more indirectly, especially in the country’s poorer states. Read More
Analysis | Why India’s World-Beating Growth Isn’t Creating Jobs
Few major economies have been growing as fast as India’s. Beyond the relatively strong figures, though, lies the grim reality of rising unemployment. The nation of 1.4 billion people isn’t creating enough jobs for its expanding population, a problem that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to prioritize. That’s proved tough, though, especially as the… Continue reading Analysis | Why India’s World-Beating Growth Isn’t Creating Jobs
India’s SARAS Telescope Provides Information About The Universe’s First Stars And Galaxies
The SARAS radio telescope in India has assisted scientists in determining the features of the first bright radio galaxies generated 200 million years after the Big Bang, a period known as the Cosmic Dawn. A multinational group of scientists published their Read More
India’s employment gaining momentum, shows FinMin’s Oct economic review; hiring sentiment strongest globally
A slowdown in demand for work under MGNREGS surfaced as a sign of healthy recovery in the rural economy and a jump in employment in both agricultural and non-agricultural activities, the report highlighted. Read More
How Telangana subverted India’s land acquisition law
In 2013, a new law sought to end land grab in India. Telangana showed how easy it was to undermine it, as it took over farmland for a 20,000-acre pharma city. Read More