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Migrant workers head home in coronavirus lockdown, exposed and vulnerable
Unlike countries such as South Africa, which follow a right-based approach giving social security to everyone who joins the workforce, India sticks to an employment-based approach
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India's urban unemployment rate drops to 9.3% in Jan-Mar 2019: Govt data
For women, the UR was at 11.6 per cent during the reported period as against 12.8 per cent during April-June 2018.
 "India's urban unemployment rate drops to 9.3% in Jan-Mar 2019: Govt data")
Labour productivity growth declines in organised manufacturing: Report
Capital has replaced labour much faster in recent years than in the past
 "Labour productivity growth declines in organised manufacturing: Report")
New India's labour market
Govt must extend outreach to labour beyond traditional unions
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Labour-intensive industries can spur growth, says Rakesh Mohan
His paper is significant since it comes just before the newly-elected National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government presents its first annual Budget on July 5
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More than 700 mn workers in emerging markets living in poverty: ILO
New policies are required to foster decent jobs for youth in an era of rapid technical change: ILO
 "More than 700 mn workers in emerging markets living in poverty: ILO")
The golden age of labour market research
Theories juxtaposed with big data will give birth to a new generation of policy-relevant models
 "The golden age of labour market research")