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भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था में किसे समालोचनात्मक साजगरहितता कहा जाता है?
भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था में किसे समालोचनात्मक साजगरहितता कहा जाता है?
किसने 'स्वच्छ भारत मिशन' चलाया था?
किसने 'स्वच्छ भारत मिशन' चलाया था?
किसने 'प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना' को प्रस्तुत किया?
किसने 'प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना' को प्रस्तुत किया?
किस वर्ष 'सामान और सेवा कर' की शुरुआत हुई थी?
किस वर्ष 'सामान और सेवा कर' की शुरुआत हुई थी?
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'समृद्धि, सुनेहरा, महंगाई, Aay, Debt, Expenditure' सहित किसे 'मैक्रो-आर्थिक सूचक' कहा जाता है?
'समृद्धि, सुनेहरा, महंगाई, Aay, Debt, Expenditure' सहित किसे 'मैक्रो-आर्थिक सूचक' कहा जाता है?
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'सिरमुकि', 'संपत्ति', 'मुनाफा', 'प्रतिष्ठिति' किसे 'माइक्रो-आर्थिक महत्वपूर्ण सूचक' में शामिल है?
'सिरमुकि', 'संपत्ति', 'मुनाफा', 'प्रतिष्ठिति' किसे 'माइक्रो-आर्थिक महत्वपूर्ण सूचक' में शामिल है?
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भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए बेरोजगारी दर क्या प्रमुख माप है?
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए बेरोजगारी दर क्या प्रमुख माप है?
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महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी योजना (MGNREGS) का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी योजना (MGNREGS) का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
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किसके अनुसार, महत्वपूर्ण है कि हम ध्यान दें कि, (unemployment statistics) हमें स्थिति की स्नेहलेख प्रदान कर सकते हैं, परन्तु महत्वपूर्ण हैं?
किसके अनुसार, महत्वपूर्ण है कि हम ध्यान दें कि, (unemployment statistics) हमें स्थिति की स्नेहलेख प्रदान कर सकते हैं, परन्तु महत्वपूर्ण हैं?
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स्किल इंडिया पहल के मुक्केबाज है
स्किल इंडिया पहल के मुक्केबाज है
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(Fiscal Policy) (Fiscal Policy) में सहारा (Fiscal Policy) (Fiscal Policy)
(Fiscal Policy) (Fiscal Policy) में सहारा (Fiscal Policy) (Fiscal Policy)
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(Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) (MGNREGS) Kya Karyakram Pradhan Karte Hain?
(Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) (MGNREGS) Kya Karyakram Pradhan Karte Hain?
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Study Notes
Understanding India's Economy through Unemployment Rate and Fiscal Policy
In this exploration of India's economic landscape, we delve into two key factors—unemployment rate and fiscal policy. As you navigate your studies beyond Class 12, these concepts will shed light on the country's progress and challenges.
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment is a crucial measure of an economy's health, reflecting how many people aren't working despite being able and willing to do so. In India, youth unemployment has been particularly concerning; according to data from the International Labor Organization, youth accounted for around 75% of the unemployed population.
Several reasons contribute to high unemployment rates among young Indians, including skills mismatch, lack of education, inadequate infrastructure in certain regions, and limited job opportunities due to automation or industrialization shifts. To tackle these issues, government initiatives like Skill India have focused on providing vocational training and reskilling programs. Additionally, statewide schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) aim to generate employment by funding local community projects.
It's important to note that while unemployment statistics can give us a snapshot of the situation, they don’t fully capture the complexity of employment trends across different demographics, sectors, and geographic locations within India.
Fiscal Policy
Fiscal policy refers to the adjustment of taxes, spending, borrowings, and repayments made by governments—in other words, how public funds are allocated and managed. This policy plays a vital role in stabilizing economies, promoting growth, reducing inflation, and mitigating wealth disparities.
Over the past decade, India's fiscal policies have evolved significantly. After passing its initial phases of liberalization during the late '80s and early '90s, the Indian government started implementing more sustainable fiscal policies centered around welfare, infrastructure, tax administration, and investment promotion. Some notable examples include:
- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to create affordable housing units and improve accessibility to finance, helping low-income households acquire homes.
- The Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on sanitation efforts across urban and rural areas with the goal of ending open defecation by October 2019.
- Goods & Services Tax, introduced in July 2017, replaced multiple indirect taxes, creating a common national market with minimal tariff barriers between states.
These measures demonstrate India's ongoing commitment to strengthening its fiscal position and improving citizens' quality of life. However, it also underscores the complex nature of managing large economies in times of rapid change.
While studying India's economy, remember to consider both macroeconomic indicators (like GDP growth, inflation, foreign exchange reserves, etc.) and microeconomic variables (such as firm profits, consumer expenditures, wages, and employment levels). Armed with insights into unemployment and fiscal policy, you now possess tools to analyze the potential impact of various initiatives and predict their effects on overall prosperity in India.
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Explore India's economic landscape by diving into the critical factors of unemployment rate and fiscal policy. Gain insights into the country's progress and challenges beyond Class 12 studies.
