Roping in 'czars' to boost employment

Strong leadership is central to managing sectors that have the highest potential to meet our employment objectives

While the Indian economy is on a stable economic footing and is expected to build on its growth momentum, concerns around providing adequate employment opportunities remain, and job creation continues to be the foremost priority for Indian policymakers. With the Union Budget to be presented tomorrow, significant initiatives to push employment generation are expected to be high on the government’s agenda. 

Creating gainful and quality employment is essential for India’s development trajectory. This is even more critical given the rapid advent of technology which necessitates the need for an innovative growth strategy, with a specific focus on the employment intensive sectors