Opinion: In terms of job creation, Union Budget has little to offer

Basole, Amit (2018) Opinion: In terms of job creation, Union Budget has little to offer. WION.

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Abstract

Of the big three issues I had flagged in my pre-budget analysis, viz. rural distress, jobs, and stimulating private investment, the first has found a prominent place and the third somewhat less so, but the second issue has been given short shrift. Even MGNREGA finds itself with a stagnant budget in nominal terms (constant at INR 55,000 crores), which will mean a decrease in real spending. This is contrary to expectations in many quarters that this budget would see a big push on job creation.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Basole, Amit
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Union Budget, Job, India
Subjects:	Social sciences > Social problems & services > Other social problems and services
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > Research Centre > Centre for Sustainable Employment
Full Text Status:	Public
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URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5445
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