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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Theme: Labour | How caste, gender, and family shape India’s workforce
Description: The Indian economy has experienced substantial growth since the 1980s, transitioning millions from agriculture to manufacturing and services. However, not all segments of society have equally benefited. Factors like gender, caste, and family dynamics profoundly influence access to education and the workforce. A recent report by Azim Premji University sheds light on these complexities.In this State of the Economy podcast, V Nivedita talks to authors Amit Basole and Rosa Abraham about the report, titled "State of Working India 2023". Basole, heading the Centre for Sustainable Employment, specialises in India's "jobless growth." Abraham focuses on informal work and...