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How ‘green skill’ development can help fill India’s employment gap

India is currently living through a demographic dividend, and its decarbonisation journey will unfold parallel to a growing labour force.

‘Not just jyotish or teacher’: How Central Sanskrit University is prepping students for job market

With 8 schools and 29 departments, CSU at Janakpuri, Delhi, has over 7,000 students enrolled for various programmes. It is one of 12 Sanskrit higher education institutions in India.

States race against time to meet 1 July deadline for Aadhaar-based system to pay NREGA wages

The central govt has given until 1 July for states to switch over to the new Aadhaar-Based Payment System. But data shows that under 75% active workers are on the system. 

SubscriberWrites: Performance review in public sector jobs will reduce corruption

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Only 26 of 98 textile parks sanctioned by govt since 2005 completed, all targets unmet: CAG report

These parks managed only 30% of targeted employment generation & half of projected investments. Major reasons for poor show were delays in statutory clearances, & land allotment issues.

Working-age population to be majority in India till 2100, jobs biggest challenge: Pew Research

Whether India's youths are asset or liability depends on how it tackles employment & healthcare, say Pew researchers. It'll take 26-27 years to reach current median age of US, China.

5 ways employers can help young people with purpose, transparency in jobs

Young people from over 45 countries want better pay, equitable treatment, work-life balance and greater growth opportunities.

The skills gap crisis & how to close it with AI

A skills gap emerges when few employees or none possess the skills to meet the company’s needs. This has been accelerated by rampant digital transformation initiatives across industries. 

GDP data this week will indicate FY23 outlook. But analysis shows growth still below pre-Covid yrs

Analysis of industrial & consumer data not included in usual ‘high-frequency indicators’ shows although demand seems to have recovered from pandemic, it remains weak.

Is EPFO data right metric to show job creation? No, say experts citing its data limitations

Wage ceiling, mobility of lower-end workers, smaller establishments willfully avoiding registrations among factors that make EPF data flawed indicator, they assert

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?