{"id":325727,"date":"2025-02-04T17:06:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=325727"},"modified":"2025-02-05T12:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T07:07:37","slug":"india-must-create-jobs-for-a-better-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-must-create-jobs-for-a-better-future\/","title":{"rendered":"India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: The post <strong>India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future<\/strong> has been created, based on the article \u201c<strong>The kind of jobs needed for the \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019 goal<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201c<strong>The Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 4th February 2025<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-325811 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Must-Create-Jobs-for-a-Better-Future.png?resize=742%2C492&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future\" width=\"742\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Must-Create-Jobs-for-a-Better-Future.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Must-Create-Jobs-for-a-Better-Future.png?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Must-Create-Jobs-for-a-Better-Future.png?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Must-Create-Jobs-for-a-Better-Future.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper3- Economy-growth, development and employment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong>: The article discusses three types of jobs India must create for long-term growth: <strong>climate-resilient jobs<\/strong> to tackle climate change, <strong>AI-resilient jobs<\/strong> to adapt to automation, and <strong>aspiration-centric jobs<\/strong> to meet youth aspirations and boost rural employment.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information on <strong>Contrasting trends in job growth and unemployment<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/contrasting-trends-in-job-growth-and-unemployment\/\">read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Can India Create Climate-Resilient Jobs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Climate Impact:<\/strong> India lost <strong>$159 billion in 2021<\/strong> due to climate change and may face <strong>$1 trillion adaptation costs by 2030<\/strong> (RBI).<\/li>\n<li>India can create climate-resilient jobs by focusing on sustainable development and leveraging technology to address environmental challenges. Here&#8217;s how:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Rickshaws in Villages:<\/strong> Deploy three to four state-subsidized e-rickshaws in each of India&#8217;s 600,000 villages, creating approximately two million jobs, particularly for women drivers, enhancing mobility and reducing carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biogas Plants:<\/strong> Promote private investments in compressed biogas plants to meet the ambitious target of setting up 5,000 plants by FY23-24; currently, only 82 have been established.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renewable Energy Jobs:<\/strong> Accelerate the goal of achieving 500GW of non-fossil energy capacity, focusing on decentralized and rooftop solar installations, which are seven times more labor-intensive than traditional energy sources, potentially creating over one million jobs (as noted by CEEW).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why Should India Focus on AI-Resilient Jobs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>High Automation Potential:<\/strong> AI has the potential to automate 50% of jobs in India within the next decade, as per McKinsey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact on IT and Business Services:<\/strong> IT and business services, which are vital for India\u2019s exports, comprising over 70% of service exports, face challenges from automation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Examples of AI Impact:<\/strong> Software like metaGPT and AI systems writing 25% of Google&#8217;s code show the increasing capabilities of AI, leading to layoffs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need for Human-Centric Jobs:<\/strong> Jobs emphasizing human creativity and interaction, such as in education and healthcare, are less likely to be replaced by AI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Support:<\/strong> Increased budgeting for education and health could address shortages and leverage India&#8217;s human resources effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For detailed information on <strong>Preparing India\u2019s Workforce for Technological Job Changes<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/preparing-indias-workforce-for-technological-job-changes\/\">read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Can India Create Jobs That Match Youth Aspirations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Addressing Educational Gaps<\/strong>: Rural youth face low confidence due to poor foundational education. Improving education, especially in English and digital skills, is essential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating Aspirational Jobs<\/strong>: Develop jobs that are attractive and match the dynamic aspirations of youth influenced by digital media and their socio-economic backgrounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Development<\/strong>: Build 70,000 integrated pack-houses, addressing a 95% infrastructure gap, which will create over two million jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting Local Manufacturing<\/strong>: Boost productivity in high import\/export-share items and support local manufacturing of agri-inputs like soybean and sunflower, vital for rural processing industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)<\/strong>: Facilitate large-scale business opportunities through PPPs, especially in rural areas, to provide sustainable employment and reduce dependency on government jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>What Should the Government Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Tax relief may <strong>temporarily<\/strong> boost urban demand, but <strong>long-term reforms<\/strong> are needed.<\/li>\n<li>The government should focus on <strong>climate-resilient, AI-resilient, and aspiration-driven<\/strong> jobs.<\/li>\n<li>These efforts will help achieve the vision of <strong>Viksit Bharat<\/strong> (Developed India).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Examine<\/strong> how India can create climate-resilient, AI-resilient, and aspiration-driven jobs to ensure long-term economic growth and sustainable employment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: The post India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future has been created, based on the article \u201cThe kind of jobs needed for the \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019 goal\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 4th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-growth, development and employment. 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