While there is a lot of fretting about low employment and job creation in India, the real reasons are often forgotten and therefore remain unresolved. Which means we will continue to discuss, debate and deliberate as long as the crux of the matter is not deal with. As the shift takes place of workers from agriculture towards services and manufacturing, there are clear calls everywhere for their absorption in labour intensive sectors which are often touted as the single most important step for job creation. But is that alone enough? If that were so, then why are we still struggling to provide our millions with decent work? Yes, some sectors such as tourism and hospitality hold immense promise and have done well. But we need many more labour intensive industries to step up both in manufacturing and services. What’s holding them back? And how do worker skills play into the equation? Find out.
