India needs women to account for more than half of the new jobs created by 2030 in order to achieve an 8% growth rate, according to a study by Barclays. The study suggests that female labor force participation would need to rise six percentage points to 43.4% for growth to reach 6-6.5%. The report also highlights the need to shift workers from agriculture to non-agriculture sectors, as well as the importance of job creation in sectors that enhance productivity. Upskilling and formalization are also identified as crucial for India s growth.
Men benefit from going to work every day to provide for themselves and their families. Yet surveys and studies have consistently shown that millions of able-bodied men are not working or looking for work.
Visually challenged professor Sheena Iyengar was named best-selling author for her book The Art of Choosing , and regularly speaks at Ted Talks. 29.11.2022, Sputnik International