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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicDemographic dvidend

Topic: Demographic dvidend

India Employment Report paints a dire picture for youth. But it has praised Modi govt too

The report praised the quality of the government’s data. This was a particularly noteworthy point since India’s data system has almost faced criticism from economists & statisticians.

Is India’s ‘growth story’ a sign of its strength or world’s weakness? China holds the answer

The 1949 revolution raised the education of the Chinese population, but the Indian labour force remains deeply under-educated. It's one factor why Indian growth is limited to islands of prosperity.

World’s youngest workforce to rich resources–Africa is next big player in geopolitics

Africa will add 796 million people to the global workforce and be home to the largest and youngest population by 2050.

India running out of time to cash in demographic dividend

India is home to more young people than any other country, but high unemployment and talent shortage means it risks losing out on getting rich before it gets old.

EPFO’s employment data is very cheery, but needs a reality check 

If the numbers are for real, they will survive the test. The task is to get to the reality on employment, not score propaganda points.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.