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Amrit MahapatraAIR 121

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Unemployment refers to the process of those who are eligible for work and seeking work not finding gainful employment.

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Introduction

Unemployment refers to the process of those who are eligible for work and seeking work not finding gainful employment.

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Main Body

Economic Challenges of Unemployment:

Trap India in low-income trajectory (ex. jobless growth)
Lower tax base and reduced resource realization for the govt.
Unemployment also may lead to recession in the longer run.

Social Impact of Unemployment:

Increasing inequality violates welfare state (Ex: 1/4 of population with 40% of India's wealth)
Affect human capital development. Ex: low levels of education, health will perpetuate demographic curse.
Adverse impact on exclusive growth. Ex: 94% of women are anaemic (with no employment, difficult to reserve)
May fuel anti-social activities especially in sensitive regions. Ex: unemployed youth from cadres of insurgents
SolutionsMinimize inequalities in wealth (Poorest 40% – DFRP)
Support labor-intensive development (UK FTA – boost to textiles)
Promote human capital development (JRM POSSHAN, ABJAY)
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Conclusion

Thus, the social impact of the unemployment problem have to be tackled to guarantee 'Sahaj Saath, Sahaj Vikaas'.

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  • Clear definition at the outset
  • Structured breakdown of economic and social impacts
  • Specific examples provided (jobless growth, inequality metrics)

Topper

Amrit Mahapatra

AIR 121

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Social Issues

Population & Poverty

Unemployment

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168

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