Mitra, Arup
The industrialisation of the workforce: Some reflections
- Economic & Political Weekly
- 61(17), Apr 25, 2026: p.23-26
While much is expected of industry-led growth, many factors hinder the industrialisation of the workforce. The import of technology reduces the employment content per unit of value added, while persistent skill shortages and mismatches provide impetus for rising capital intensity, and labour market regulation offers little by way of employment creation in organised manufacturing. Innovation may hold the key, providing prospects for both growth and employment generation.-Reproduced
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