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Despite being labelled as dependents, older women, especially from low-income households, contribute significantly through unpaid and paid work, witho
The female workforce in India is changing as younger women with higher levels of education enter the workforce
India is at a crossroads. It has the largest young workforce anywhere in the world, and is the fastest growing economy today. At the same time, the economy is not creating enough jobs, and therefore not fully harnessing its “demographic dividend” in preparation for the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”. To create more and better jobs, certain fundamental realities need to be recognised – the untapped opportunities in the services sector, t
A large mass of uneducated and undereducated would become part of the labour force over the next decade, adding to the potential of the mid-career education market. Neither the government nor the private sector seems to be gearing up for this opportunity.
It is understood that not only gender equality suffers a setback when women leave the workforce, GDP suffers a blow as well
India could be a STEM powerhouse if only it can ensure its female STEM graduates are retained in the workforce
Unlike what was expected at the onset, more women than men have registered on the e-Shram portal. What could this mean for the female workforce of the
In the coming budget, concrete ideas of increasing women’s participation in the workforce should be included. There has to be an increased allocatio
Both the countries are eager to start off with a clean slate by working towards rebuilding amicable ties
India’s female workforce participation remains paltry and calls for an urgent review of India’s policies and schemes related to women’s empowerm
Reviving the economy will require addressing the two major challenges — of a rising informal labour force, and slackening demand.
One thing is clear: gig-based companies must embrace their responsibilities and treat their external workforce, which often sit at the heart of their
Gender disparity has wide and reverberating impacts across all pillars of society, including significant economic implications.
The rise of modern technologies may drastically alter the employment landscape in India, potentially displacing large portions of the workforce. India requires an inclusive future of work that retains those currently in work while also creating sufficient new opportunities for the growing labour force. This paper reviews extant literature on technological change, automation, and their impact on the future of work in India and, by extension, educa
Any unemployment support must include women who form a large proportion of the workforce in the informal sector.
India, like much of the rest of the world, is faced with the twin but opposing conditions of economic potential and social concerns that need to be negotiated to realise the digital dividends from artificial intelligence (AI) and achieve sustainable and balanced growth. AI systems involve layers of technological dependencies that necessitate and enable social and institutional interdependency between stakeholders, enabling conditions, and resourc
India needs to structurally tackle the gender inequalities in job opportunities available in the renewable energy sector for the country to achieve a
Businesses and individuals in India must seize the benefits of AI and strategically enhance their competitiveness by staying abreast of advancements i
The new undercurrent is targeting the notion of big business itself. India is angry, and rightfully so. But is there any problem being solved by targeting large corporates for accumulating wealth? It is not solving the investment drought or the fiscal deficit. It is also not solving the critical challenge of making Indian MSMEs globally competitive, or of creating jobs for the 12 million youth entering the workforce every year.
The introduction of the National Quantum Mission is welcomed but several key concerns need to be addressed to ensure its success
Some of key national imperatives to propel India into next wave of growth include creating employment opportunities for segments such as women workfor
Despite significant strides towards equality, traditional perceptions of gender roles still influence many aspects of life, from educational opportuni
Fostering women's participation in the workforce is a cornerstone towards achieving not only a more equitable world but also promoting economic effici
There is a need to move beyond empowerment towards improving the ability of urban women to join and remain in the workforce
Monetising the skills of the female workforce will address gender inequality and boost the 'Make in India' campaign.
There has been a large decline in the labour force participation of women.
Across the world, workforces 'stranded' by technological, regulatory, or climatic change have become politically crucial to the rise of populism
With government initiatives and a dynamic workforce, India is well-positioned for diverse and robust employment growth
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is one of several infrastructure megaprojects underway in India, intended to boost industrial modernisation and generate manufacturing employment for India’s young, largely unskilled workforce. Field research in DMIC investment sites in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh shows that its implementation is highly uneven across States and regions. The research, along with the literature, suggests that regional ind
By addressing challenges related to education, healthcare, and gender inequality, India can harness its human potential to drive economic progress and
By increasing the number of medical colleges and subsequently the healthcare workforce, India is working towards ensuring enhanced healthcare access f
It seems that the distinctive workforce model that the sharing economy touts as vital to its existence may eventually be the reason for its downfall.
The workforce participation rate of India’s women is significantly lower than that of the men; and amongst the women, the employment levels of urban women are lower than those of their rural counterparts. Using the findings of the 2018 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), released in 2019, this brief provides an overview of the current state of female labour force participation in urban India. It analyses data on vocational training and employm
Cities will need to give special attention to the needs of women and ensure that it builds on their economic productivity and recognises their contrib
Social protection is crucial in tackling extreme poverty and ensuring equitable development, thus catalysing the transition to a more stable and robust economy. About 50 percent of India’s economy hinges on its informal workers, who comprise 90 percent of the country’s total workforce. Yet, these informal workers continue to be excluded from current social-protection schemes, leaving them with no social or financial safety net and trapping th
Research suggests that higher women’s participation in global value chains will prove to be economically beneficial for the world.
China’s declining population does have positive implications but it needs to be offset by the increasing productivity of the existing workforce
Human capital is the wealth of nations and is dependent on health, nutrition, skills and knowledge of people. To produce and maintain a healthy, highly skilled workforce, India must make cost-effective investments to improve child health and nutrition
With the onset of the pandemic, the urban informal workforce in India has been hit hard by the ongoing livelihood crisis, especially women. This call
The workplace of the future must acknowledge and embrace a more well-rounded conception of the home and work, including valuing the full range of expe
Equipping women with employable skills is a far greater challenge than skilling men, as most women in India work low-skill and low-paying jobs in the informal economy. It is a gap that needs to be addressed urgently, as skilling can expand work opportunities for women and increase their participation in the workforce. This brief analyses the participation of women in skills training programmes, underlining the biases that lead to women being trai
To ensure sustained growth levels, the country requires a strong and healthy workforce – possible only when citizens are protected against health-related financial risks and can access quality health services.
The US slipped from producing nearly 40% of the world's chips to just over 10% in the last three decades. By allocating $53 billion towards the enhancement of US semiconductor manufacturing, R&D and the augmentation of its skilled workforce in the domain, the Act sought to change China's comparative advantage
India needs to harness its unmatched talent pool by upskilling its workforce in the semiconductor domain to become the next R&D hub.
