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English Education: Key to Labour Mobility and Economic Growth for Disadvantaged Groups

India Employer Forum October 9, 2024

Learning English significantly improves labour mobility and plays a crucial role in helping traditionally disadvantaged groups gain access to economic growth. Kancha Ilaiah, a leading advocate for Dalit rights, argues that India’s education system is divided into two distinct structures: regional language education for Dalit-Bahujan children and English education primarily benefiting upper-caste students. This division, […]

The Merits of a 4-Day Workweek in Developing Economies

India Employer Forum March 28, 2024

In the pursuit of economic growth and societal advancement, developing countries often grapple with various challenges, including unemployment, underemployment, and balancing productivity with employee well-being. As the global workforce evolves and businesses adapt to changing dynamics, the concept of a 4-day workweek emerges as a potential solution worth exploring in the context of developing nations. […]

The Transformative Impact of Developments in Tier 2 Cities

India Employer Forum March 20, 2024

In the narrative of urban development, Tier 2 cities have often been overshadowed by their Tier 1 counterparts. However, recent years have witnessed a remarkable shift as these cities emerge as hotspots for growth and opportunity. The impact of developments in Tier 2 cities extends far beyond mere infrastructure enhancements; it encompasses the creation of […]

Building a Culture of Compliance in India’s Growth Story

India Employer Forum January 25, 2024

India first overtook the UK at the start of the decade to become the fifth-largest economy in the world, followed by surpassing China in 2023 to become the most populous country in the world. Whether it’s Digital Public Infrastructure, vaccine manufacturing, promoting ease of doing business or creating a domestic manufacturing industry, we have firmly […]

Navigating Economic Horizons: Budget 2024 Unveils Hopes for Industry and Employee Prosperity

India Employer Forum January 18, 2024

As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of Budget 2024, the stakes are high for both industries and employees, who anticipate a strategic roadmap that will foster growth and address the challenges posed by the evolving economic landscape. The budget is not merely a financial document; it’s a visionary statement that sets the tone for […]

Labour Codes to Unlock Virtuous Growth Cycle

India Employer Forum October 11, 2023

Swift implementation of the labour codes can accelerate economic growth Expanding opportunities for upward social mobility and reducing inequalities are some of the key factors to achieving economic well-being. Labour or productive employment is one of the key pillars of economic growth. Among India’s 63 million enterprises, only 1 million are formal enterprises which translates […]

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Unravelling the Symbiotic Relationship: How Economic Growth Influences Employment on India’s Independence Day

India Employer Forum August 9, 2023

As we celebrate India’s Independence Day, we are presented with the opportunity to reflect and take stock our journey thus far. As the nation grows it strives to secure a better life for its citizens. We find that there is a strong interplay between economic independence and employment in the country. The relationship between these […]

Economy On Growth Trajectory

India Employer Forum July 29, 2019

In the inaugural speech of his second term, the Prime Minister shared his vision of making India a $5 trillion economy in the next five years. Many actions are needed to move towards achieving that target. The budget laid down the roadmap as a starting point. And there has been subsequent traction to take the […]

Think Big, Act Fast

India Employer Forum June 18, 2019

Anxiety over the results of India’s general elections late last month is a thing of the past now. All stakeholders – domestic and global – interested in the nation’s economic growth have at least one worry less – stable government backed by strong mandate. And that gives hope to the notion of prioritizing the agenda […]

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