Best of BS Opinion: Flexible labour market, a dose of self-reliance & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Concerns continue to be aired about fixed-term contract employment. This is being seen by some as a step backwards in the quest to provide Indians with decent work. This is, however, the wrong way of looking at it. The correct way is to note that it will in fact ensure the continuance in employment of those who currently are permanent employees since it will significantly improve the ability of their employers to increase competitiveness, raise capital, and expand operations, notes our lead editorial. It further argues that greater flexibility should be permitted, alongside a supporting ecosystem that can provide recourse if