Concept of unemployment

The Concept of Unemployment: A Multifaceted Challenge Unemployment, a pervasive economic and social issue, transcends mere statistics. It represents a complex interplay of individual, societal, and structural factors, impacting not only economic growth but also individual well-being and social stability. This article delves into the multifaceted concept of unemployment, exploring its various definitions, causes, consequences, … Read more

Employment status of India

EMPLOYMENT As per Employment-Unemployment Survey (by NSSO) of 2011-12 (latest available), total workforce employed stands at 47.36 crore; with 23.16 crore in agriculture and 24.2 crore in Industry and Services According to the fifth Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS) conducted between April and December 2015, 83% of the workers in India were self-employed, casual or contract … Read more

Disguised Unemployment

The Shadow Workforce: Unmasking Disguised Unemployment The global economy, in its constant pursuit of efficiency and cost-optimization, often creates a hidden workforce – 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

Poverty and Unemployment

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

Measurement of unemployment in India

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

Issues related to Unemployment

Nature, types and Problems of Unemployment in India:-Unemployment may be defined as “a situation in which the person is capable of working both physically and mentally at the existing wage rate, but does not get a job to work”. India is one of those ill-fated underdeveloped countries which is suffering from a huge unemployment problem. … Read more