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100			_aSingh, Satinder, Parida, J. K. and Awasthi, I. C. _924051
245			_aEmployability and earning differentials among technically and vocationally trained youth in India
260			_aThe Indian Journal of Labour Economics
300			_a 63(2), Apr-Jun, 2020: p.363-386
520			_aBased on both NSS (1993–94, 1999–2000, 2004–05, and 2011–12 rounds) and PLFS (2017–18) data, this paper examines the employability and earning/wage differentials among vocationally and technically trained youth and explored its determinants in India. It is found that although the number of vocationally and technically trained youth increased during the last decade, their work force participation had declined substantially. We have also noted an upsurge in the open unemployment among these trained youth. The job market distress is being reflected by the large share of employment of these trained youth in agriculture and allied sectors or in the low paid and informal service sectors, and lack of employment opportunities in industries. Moreover, the prevalence of both stick floor (in case of female) and glass ceiling (in case of Backward Castes) effects in the vocational and technical labour market is the main reason for the existing wage differential by gender and caste groups in India. Based on these findings, it is suggested that reducing the labour market demand-supply gap through required job opportunities in industry is necessary. This would not only improve the employability of vocationally and technically trained youth, but also help reducing their existing wage differentials. – Reproduced
650			_aVocational and technical education, Employability, Wage differentials, Youth, India _921310
773			_aThe Indian Journal of Labour Economics
906			_aTECHNICAL EDUCATION - INDIA
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