Source: Indian Express What is the news? According to data sourced from the Management Information System (MIS) of the Ministry of Rural Development, in the last four years, Social Audit Units (SAU) under Rural Development Departments (RDD) across India have found financial misappropriation of Rs 935 crore under various schemes of the Mahatma Gandhi National… Continue reading Rs 935 crore misappropriated in NREGA schemes in last four years, show data from Govt
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What India’s informal sector needs right now?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Formalization of work force, problems faced by informal sector workers Synopsis: Ignoring problems in the informal sector can be costly as it can lead to job and wage losses, higher inflation and even risk the livelihood of migrant workers. Context Informal sector workers suffered far more from the national lockdown in… Continue reading What India’s informal sector needs right now?
Finding work is work in progress (COVID’s impact on jobs)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Dealing with economic implications of COVID Synopsis: Reversing the pandemic hit to the job market is only a first step. The real jobs challenge still lies ahead. A brief look at the impact of COVID on the job market and the future challenges. Context Economy is coming to pre-covid level… Continue reading Finding work is work in progress (COVID’s impact on jobs)
An urban jobs safety net
Source: TheHindu Relevance: Impact of COVID on economy & employment Synopsis: The article signifies the need to formulate a wage employment-based national urban livelihood scheme on lines of MGNREGA. Impact of COVID on the economy World Economic outlook report presents a grim picture of the global economy. It states that – all of the world countries… Continue reading An urban jobs safety net
Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: The government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report shows a sharp increase in employment in agriculture. It has increased to 45.6% in 2019-20, compared to 42.5% of the total employment in 2018-19. This is a sign of distress as migration to agriculture has been due to compulsion and not in wake… Continue reading Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Poverty in India is on rise again
Source: The Hindu Synopsis During the 2000’s there was decline in poverty as was indicated by the Government data. However, now multiple data point to a rise in poverty and unemployment. Context Source: The Hindu Consumption expenditure survey (CES) is conducted and released every 5 years by NSO 2017-2018 data was not released, and the… Continue reading Poverty in India is on rise again
‘Improve social security for workers’
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article analyzes the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour report on the impact of the pandemic on rising unemployment. Synopsis The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour highlighted many issues and provided suggestions for improving employment. About the News The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour submitted a report on the impact of the… Continue reading ‘Improve social security for workers’
What India’s labour force survey actually says about employment
Sources: Livemint, The Indian Express and The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent PLFS survey and associated issues Synopsis: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has indirectly revealed deeply entrenched problems related to the quality of jobs being generated in the country Introduction The third annual round of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data… Continue reading What India’s labour force survey actually says about employment
Budget Briefs:Policy Measures to promote Growth and Employment Generation in Indian Economy
The Tax Policy Measures in the direction of Growth and Employment generation are: Profit-linked deduction was introduced for start-ups. The scope of investment-linked deduction was broadened by including certain new sectors including infrastructure which are critical to growth. Investment allowance and higher additional depreciation was provided for undertakings set up in backward regions of states… Continue reading Budget Briefs:Policy Measures to promote Growth and Employment Generation in Indian Economy
A job at hand
A job at hand News The Union Ministry of Labour has urged States to issue orders permitting fixed-term employment (FTE) across industries. Important Facts: Fixed-term employment Fixed-term employment is a contract in which a company or an enterprise hires an employee for a specific period of time. Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to statutory… Continue reading A job at hand
