Why India must rethink the way it values skills, jobs and productive work, Pg13
India risks a middle-income trap from jobless growth and social norms undervaluing skills, demanding urgent institutional reforms and a new approach to productive work.
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India risks a middle-income trap from jobless growth and social norms undervaluing skills, demanding urgent institutional reforms and a new approach to productive work.
India's unemployment data faces credibility issues due to informal sector dominance and seasonal fluctuations, despite new measurement efforts.
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PM Jan Dhan Yojana celebrates 12 years, empowering 59 crore beneficiaries with banking access, credit, and social security, transforming financial inclusion.
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RBI's low real rates boost credit but risk NPAs; digital public infrastructure can structurally reduce lending costs by tackling information asymmetry.
Government considers levying charges on UPI transactions via new bill, sparking user concerns about the future of free digital payments.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) revolutionizes public procurement, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity for MSEs, women, and startups through a digital platform.
Government clarifies UPI remains free for users, with potential nominal merchant charges for sustainability, following Payment and Settlement Systems Act amendment.
July GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore, yet import-driven growth and rupee depreciation mask weak domestic production and uneven state-level tax buoyancy.
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PM-SYM scheme for unorganised workers enrolls over 54 lakh beneficiaries, government implements measures to improve retention and awareness.
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