Question

Discuss the steps taken by the government to solve the problem of unemployment

in India.

Answer 1

Answer:

i) Opening schools in villages: Opening vocational and elementary schools in villages create employment opportunities for people living these. Earlier people were involved in primary sector only but now they have better employment opportunities in other sectors also.

(ii) Small scale manufacturing: Opening opportunities of self-employment in the form of small scale manufacturing units like basket weaving, etc. ads to the employment opportunities in removes disguised and seasonal unemployment away people.

(iii) Introduction to modern farming methods: Use of modern farming methods gave the surplus members of family to get involved in other employment opportunities.

(iv) Proper health facilities: Improvement in health facilities in urban and rural areas improved in quality of human resource which in turn work more efficiently and contributed to national income.

(v) NREGA 2005: According to this Act the NREGA was launched in February 2006. The scheme guaranteed 100 days of wage employment in a year to every household in 200 districts.