Context: Need for Right to work in India. What is the legal status of the right to work internationally and in India? International: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes the right to work in the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. In India: Though the Right to work is not a constitutional… Continue reading Need for Right to work in India
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Unemployment in india
Context: It is for the first time that unemployment in india has become a big issue in Bihar assembly elections. What are the issues? Impact of lockdown: The economy contracted severely, Bihar saw millions of poor migrant labours returning home as U.P. and Bihar have a disproportionately high number of out-migrants. Joblessness an issue this election: An opposition… Continue reading Unemployment in india
Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women
Context: The issue of the low labour force participation (LFP) of Indian women. What are the factors limiting women’s labour force participation? Women’s inability to work outside the home is hampered mainly due to the predominant responsibility for domestic chores and unpaid care work. Scenario of Indian women’s labour force participation Historical evidence: Historically, women’s… Continue reading Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women
Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020
What is the Gig Economy and platform work economy? It is characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. It often involves connecting with customers through an online platform. Example: Delivery boys of app-based food, consultants, bloggers. The platform work economy is sometimes referred to as the gig worker economy, but… Continue reading Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020
Platform workers and their issues
Context- The new labour codes passed by Parliament recently acknowledge platform and gig workers as new occupational categories in the making. What are the provisions for platform worker in the labour code and issues with them? Definition of Platform work according to new law– “Platform work” has been defined as a work arrangement outside of… Continue reading Platform workers and their issues
India’s jobs conundrum
Source: LiveMint Syllabus: GS3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: A country progresses when small and mid-sized firms grow, and create jobs alongside. India over the years is facing the problem of inadequate mid-sized firms. How are job creation and firms’ size related? Contribution of Large firms: McKinsey Global… Continue reading India’s jobs conundrum
Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- The contraction of the economy raises concern on the employment situation as the shrinking sectors are those that create the maximum new jobs in India. What are impacts of COVID-19 on the economy? GDP contraction– India’s economy… Continue reading Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment
