Prime Minister Internship Scheme – 2024
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), launching December 2, 2024, aims to provide 1.28 lakh internships across 745 districts and 25 industries, including energy and…
Employment/Human Resources
India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023
India’s energy sector employed over 8.5 million workers in 2023, constituting 1.5% of the total workforce, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean energy…
Samarth Scheme – Recent Updates
The Samarth Scheme, launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Textiles, has been extended for another two years, with a budget of Rs. 495 crore…
PM Inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai
On October 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai. The institute, established in collaboration with Tata Trusts…
India’s Jobless Growth: The Hidden Crisis Behind Booming GDP
Context: India's economic growth has been robust, yet it has not translated into proportional job creation, a phenomenon termed as "jobless growth." D…
India Creates 46.7 Million Jobs in Fiscal 2023-24
India created 46.7 million jobs in the fiscal year 2023-24, resulting in a 6% employment growth rate and bringing the total number of jobs to…
World Unemployment to Fall Slightly in 2024. UN
The International Labour Organization (ILO) predicts a slight drop in global unemployment to 4.9% in 2024, contrary to earlier forecasts of 5.2%. The ILO highlights…
India Employment Report 2024
The India Employment Report 2024 highlights pressing concerns around high unemployment rates among educated youths, particularly emphasizing the pronounced gender disparities where females are more…
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana, initiated in February 2024, represents a crucial step towards empowering street vendors and small shopkeepers in India. This project, aligned…
