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Radhicka Kapoor is a professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier). Before joining Icrier, she worked at the Planning Commission and at the International Labour Organization. She completed her undergraduate degree in economics from St Stephen's College, Delhi University and holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D in economics from Cambridge University and the London School of Economics, respectively.
Radhicka Kapoor is a professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier). Before joining Icrier, she worked at the Planning Commission and at the International Labour Organization. She completed her undergraduate degree in economics from St Stephen's College, Delhi University and holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D in economics from Cambridge University and the London School of Economics, respectively.
Digital tools are crucial for expanding their reach and unleashing growth
The Quarterly Employment Survey is based on an outdated frame and will perpetuate incorrect estimates
Given the widespread loss of jobs and incomes, there is an immediate need to accelerate the pace of job creation
Regardless of the approach we use, there is no denying the fact that unemployment rates in India are high
In this backdrop, the proposal to introduce fixed-term employment (FTE) in all sectors is indeed a welcome step
The growing use of contract workers reflects a significant informalisation of the workforce in India's organised manufacturing sector, and raises concerns about the sustainability of employment growth