Structure on employment in ICT sector in India: emerging issues and prospects
By: Biradar, R.R.
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ArticlePublisher: 2005Description: p.836-52.Subject(s): Communication technology - India | Information technology - India | Employment - India | Employment
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Indian Journal of Labour EconomicsSummary: Based on data from a variety of sources such as the NSSO, NASSCOM and Data Quest, the paper examines the structure and growth of employment in the ICT sector, IT occupations and ITES-BPO. It also analyses the structure of skill polarisation and gender neutrality in ICT employment explores the emerging segment of ICT sector in creating new employment avanues in the digital economy. The paper finds evidence of digital divide, including gender divide. It argues for the need of emphasising IT-based educational system and also computer and English literacy. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 48, Issue no: 4 | Available | AR69364 |
Based on data from a variety of sources such as the NSSO, NASSCOM and Data Quest, the paper examines the structure and growth of employment in the ICT sector, IT occupations and ITES-BPO. It also analyses the structure of skill polarisation and gender neutrality in ICT employment explores the emerging segment of ICT sector in creating new employment avanues in the digital economy. The paper finds evidence of digital divide, including gender divide. It argues for the need of emphasising IT-based educational system and also computer and English literacy. - Reproduced.
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