Paper: GS – II, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector- Human Resources, Issue: Unemployment issue in Bihar.
Context:
Unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic issues in Bihar. In surveys during 2015 and 2020 elections, unemployment consistently ranked as the top priority for voters.
Current Employment Situation:
Labour Force Indicators:
- Unemployment Rate (UR): 5.2% (quarterly) and 3% (annual) vs national average 5.4% and 4.1%.
- Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): 46.2% vs national 52.8%.
- Worker Population Ratio (WPR): 44% vs national 49.6%.
- Female LFPR: Among the lowest in India as most women neither in labour force nor seeking jobs.
Key Challenges:
Way Forward :
Conclusion:
A comprehensive employment strategy, combining industrial revival, skilling, gender-sensitive policies, and agricultural diversification, is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment in Bihar.
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