India Out of Work:Rethinking India's Growth Story
India stands at a crossroads. With perhaps just fifteen years of demographic advantage remaining, the nation confronts an uncomfortable reality: it could age without achieving prosperity. Joblessness, underemployment, and precarious work arrangements plague millions, pointing to a challenge that demands immediate attention. Mehrotra and Parida dissect this crisis with precision, grounded in substantial research and statistical evidence. They examine what's gone wrong, from struggling rural economies and insufficient job creation to the shaky foundations of emerging sectors. Their verdict is sobering: India must achieve 9% yearly growth and generate 350 million jobs beyond agriculture by mid-century to avoid stagnation. The book cuts through popular narratives. It exposes the fiction of jobless expansion, questioning why economic gains haven't translated into meaningful employment. It highlights the persistence of wage stagnation, widening wealth divides, and the striking absence of women from productive work. Perhaps most provocatively, it challenges claims about poverty's retreat, suggesting the picture remains considerably darker. What strikes you is the clarity. The authors lay bare how structural flaws trap people in cycles of insecurity. They refuse platitudes, offering instead a frank assessment of what must change and why delay isn't an option. This is essential for anyone shaping India's economic future, whether in government, boardrooms, or policy circles. It's for those who want to understand not just how India grows, but whether it can grow fast enough to matter.
- Author: Santosh Mehrotra
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt Ltd
- Genre: Industry-Specific Business
- ISBN: 978-9361310393
- Pages: 338 pages