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A month before polls, what is on the Gujarat voter’s mind? -Sanjay Kumar, Sandeep Shastri, and Suhas Palshikar

-The Hindu A recent survey on governance and development in the State brings out the importance of the economic plight of the people When Narendra Modi entered the national political arena in 2013-14, he was portrayed as the mascot of the Gujarat model of development. Now, nearly a decade later, do memories of that model resonate with the Gujarati voter? As Assembly elections approach, do the voters of Gujarat still take pride...

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MGNREGA: Nearly 1.5 crore Job Seekers Refused Work Till Now -Subodh Varma

-Newsclick.in Funds squeeze causes 14-17% refusals every year. The rural jobs guarantee scheme has emerged as a lifesaver for millions of Indians as they struggle with relentless UNEMPLOYMENT. But official data shows that a very large number of job seekers are being turned away and not given work. In the first six months of the current financial year (April to October 2022) nearly 1.5 crore applicants for work were refused work.  This situation...

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Why Economic Inequality is a Burning Issue that Needs Attention -Atman Shah and Dipak Chaudhari

-Newsclick.in Inequality is not natural but manufactured. It’s time policymakers stopped normalising the wealth and income gap. Else, post-Covid inequality could become a permanent feature. Wealth and income inequality are more than just economic concepts. They also influence education and health outcomes, poverty levels, employment and UNEMPLOYMENT rates, opportunities, choices, and, ultimately, happiness. Of late, several reports have investigated the impact of COVID-19 on various segments of society at the regional, national,...

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Study finds out how much annual investment is needed to create full employment in India

-PTI/ The Tribune It also suggests that government should enact ‘Right to Work’ law to ensure decent livelihood for citizens New Delhi: The government needs to enact a ‘Right to Work’ legislation and invest at least 5 per cent of GDP, that is Rs 13.52 lakh crore, per year to ensure full employment in the country, as per a study by the People’s Commission on Employment and UNEMPLOYMENT. The People’s Commission on Employment...

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Job Situation has Improved? Not so Fast! -Subodh Varma

-Newsclick.in The share of the working-age population that is actually working is still less than in pre-pandemic times. The latest data on UNEMPLOYMENT has been met with optimism, and near-celebration, especially in the mainstream media, which is straining at the leash to portray some good news about the economy under the Narendra Modi government. September’s UNEMPLOYMENT rate fell to 6.43% from August’s 8.3%, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)—both...

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