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PLFS data shows rising joblessness among Indian youth
India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reveals that unemployment among people aged 15-29 is on the rise. NDTV reports that young women and urban job seekers are facing the highest joblessness rates,…
The Story in Brief
India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reveals that unemployment among people aged 15-29 is on the rise. NDTV reports that young women and urban job seekers are facing the highest joblessness rates, despite being better qualified than previous generations. The survey underscores a growing mismatch between education and employment opportunities in the country.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that India's demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster gains traction, but the PLFS data demands nuance. Blaming only the government or the youth misses the point: skill gaps and slow job creation in organised sectors are twin failures. The real test is not aggregate GDP growth but whether the next survey shows a reversal in the 15-29 age group. Can policy shift from degree-centric to skill-centric hiring fast enough?
Source: ndtv.com
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