Economic growth increases the value of goods and services produced in a country, but it does not always create jobs automatically. In India’s current phase, growth is driven more by technology, automation, and capital investment than by labour-intensive activities. As a result, output rises faster than employment.
This means many people are working in informal or low-quality jobs, even as the economy expands. Bridging this gap requires policies that encourage job-creating sectors, improve skills, and align growth strategies with employment outcomes.
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