A Package for Creation of Ten Million Employment Opportunities per Annum over the Tenth Plan

Abstract

The report “A Package for Creation of Ten Million Employment Opportunities per Annum Over the Tenth Plan” analyzes India’s employment scenario and proposes strategies to generate 50 million jobs during the plan period. It identifies declining job growth in the organized sector, regional disparities in unemployment, and the dominance of the unorganized sector in employment creation. Key strategies include promoting labour-intensive sectors, enhancing agricultural productivity, supporting SMEs, and expanding skill development programs tailored to economic needs. The report emphasizes improving job quality through legislative reforms, occupational safety measures, and social security provisions for informal workers. By integrating programmatic, sectoral, and policy reforms, the package aims to create substantial employment, reduce socio-economic disparities, and support sustainable economic growth.