Unemployment In India

Hello brother myself Piyush provide me info on unemployment in india, and which are the major factors for unemployment in india?

Unemployment in India is a serious social issue. Unemployment records in India are kept by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India.
Unemployment problem is at an alarming rate. It is difficult to get accurate factual information on unemployment. But it can be noticed that there is a significant increase in the rate of unemployment.

Factors affecting unemployment
Over population

Seasonal nature of certain works

Economic fluctuations

Extensive Automation and use of IT which has replaced man power

Forms of Unemployment
Seasonal unemployment
It is a common feature of rural sector. Agriculture is a seasonal occupation. At least for 5 months in a year a sizeable portion of the working force is unemployed.

Unemployment among the educated middle class
Unemployment among industrial labourers is on account of rapid increase in population. The size of economically active population is bound to increase. With the spread of urbanisation people from rural areas have been shifting to the urban areas

Unemployment in the organised sector
The organised sector includes all establishments in the Public sector and non-agricultural establishments engaging 10 or more workers in the private sector. On account of extensive privatisation, there are a number of discharges dismissals and retrenchments which have resulted in unemployment in the public sector.

Effect of Unemployment
Unemployment has caused a lot of hardship and agony particularly among the youngsters. It has created frustration. Bhagwati Committee report of 1971 reveals the period of waiting before unemployment

Prevention
Rural works programme
Agro service centres
Crash Programme for rural employment
National Rural employment programme
Food for work programme

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