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The Shadow Workforce: Unmasking Disguised Unemployment The global economy, in its constant pursuit of efficiency and cost-optimization, often creates a hidden workforce â individuals who are technically employed but are underutilized, underpaid, or working in jobs that don’t match their skills and qualifications. This phenomenon, known as disguised unemployment, represents a significant challenge to economic … Read more
The Power of the People: Exploring Popular Movements Throughout History Popular movements, defined as collective actions by ordinary people aimed at achieving social, political, or economic change, have been a driving force throughout history. These movements, fueled by shared grievances, aspirations, and a desire for a better future, have reshaped societies, challenged established power structures, … Read more
Personnel Law Human resource managers in the twenty-first century are faced with an unprecedented intrusion of law into the workplace. The recent rise in EMPLOYMENT litigation and heightened awareness of employee rights in the last decade should signal to management that now more than ever, educating personnel executives in the trends and developments of employment … Read more
Beyond the Sacred: Exploring the World of Secular Festivals Festivals, those vibrant celebrations that punctuate our lives with joy, music, and shared experiences, are deeply ingrained in human culture. While many festivals are rooted in religious traditions, a growing number are purely secular, celebrating aspects of human experience, culture, and the natural world. These secular … Read more
JOB CREATION As outlined in the NITI Aayog’s Action Agenda, India suffers more from the problem of underemployment (i.e. low-productivity, low-wage jobs) than Unemployment as for example: In 2011-12, agriculture engaged nearly 50% of the workforce but contributed 15% to GDP In 2010-11, within manufacturing, small firms employed 72% but output was … Read more
Assessment of the Growth experience: POVERTY and Unemployment Poverty and unemployment are closely related High poverty has a multiplier effect on Quality Of Life, deprivation, Malnutrition, illiteracy and low Human resource development. Read morePoverty and Unemployment
Workers, Peasant And Tribal Movements In British India Indigo Revolt (1859-60) The Indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms which were the least profitable to them. The revolt began in Govindpur village in Nadia … Read more
Measuring the Unemployed: A Deep Dive into India’s Labor Landscape India, a nation teeming with a youthful population, faces a complex and evolving challenge in accurately measuring unemployment. While the official unemployment rate provides a snapshot of the situation, it often fails to capture the nuances of the Indian labor market. This article delves into … Read more
The leading economists of the country differ in their opinion about the socioeconomic and ecological consequences of the policy of liberalisation.Liberalization has led to several positive and negative effects on Indian economy and Society. Some of the consequences of liberalisation have been briefly described here: 1. Increase in the Direct Foreign Investment: The policy of liberalisation … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): A Social Security Net for Unorganized Workers Introduction India’s unorganized sector, encompassing a vast majority of the workforce, has long grappled with the absence of a robust social security system. This segment, comprising street vendors, construction workers, agricultural laborers, and countless others, faces significant vulnerabilities, particularly during times of illness, … Read more