Labour Migration and Economic Impact
Caste census in Bihar: will it aid developmental work or fuel social divide?
Caste is a deeply rooted factor in Bihar politics. The survey for the much-talked-about caste census began in the state on January 7 and it is likely to be completed by May 31, 2023. How will it affect the state? Will it aid in developmental work as claimed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, or fuel further social divide in the state?
‘Kala Azar’ now confined in only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand; people’s awareness key to eliminate it: Modi
Till recently, the scourge of ‘Kala Azar’ was spread in more than 50 districts across 4 states. But now this disease is confined to only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Awareness of the people of Bihar-Jharkhand will help the government’s efforts to eliminate ‘Kala Azar’ from these four districts as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
When will India become a developed nation? It will take at least 20 years, says Ex-RBI Governor
There have been several targets and projections for India to become a developed nation. But, when exactly, can India become a developed nation? According to the former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor C Rangarajan, it will take at least two decades of sustained 8 to 9 per cent of annual GDP growth to take India into a developed nation league.
Mudra Yojana: Rs 20.43 lakh crore loan disbursed since inception in 2015
More than 37.76 crore collateral-free loans amounting to over Rs 20.43 lakh crore have been disbursed to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme since its inception in April 2015, the government data shows.
Giriraj Singh calls for need-based skill mapping for employment and training in rural India
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh has called for need-based skill mapping for employment and training to India’s youth, mainly in the rural areas. The Minister urged to explore means to see how best the traditional trades can be integrated with electronic, education and training, IT & BPO and tourism and hospitality sectors to create more employment opportunities for the youth in the country.
Bihar Development Dialogue
Migrant labourers are among the worst affected in the nationwide lockdown imposed since March 25. They have been subjected to unprecedented hardships and exploitations. Many walking or cycling over 1000 kms to return their home! This is bound to have a long-term impact on the pattern of migration. How will it impact the economic growth?
The regions that have high industrial and economic activities will face shortage of labour, while with reverse migration Bihar and other major labour supplying states will be flushed with cheap labour.
What kind of impact the pattern of labour migration will have on the pattern of industrialization and economic growth? What are the challenges and opportunities this crisis offers for Bihar? A series of Bihar Development Dialogue is focused on finding answers to these burning issues and questions. Broad issues of discussion:
- Labour Migration and Social Protection
- Impact of Reverse Migration on Bihar’s Economy
- Labour Cost and Industrialisation
- Labour Laws, Reforms & Lockdown
Dr. Praveen K Singh, Editorial Director, BiharConnect
Mr. Gyanendra Keshri, Editor & CEO, BiharConnect
In conversation with
Dr. Akhilesh K. Sharma, Development Economist & Assistant Professor at Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi
About Dr. Akhilesh K. Sharma
Dr. Akhilesh K. Sharma is a Development Economist. At present, he is Assistant Professor at Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi, India. Previously, he has been affiliated with Institute for Human Development, New Delhi and Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi.
Dr. Sharma has obtained his doctoral degree in Economics from Banaras Hindu University. He has achieved international award in the category of young scholars from Alfred Nobel Charity Fund in 2011. He has achieved Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Doctoral Fellowship during his Ph.D. His areas of research interests are MSMEs, start-ups, institutional economics, human development, social protection, inclusive growth, and macro-economic modelling.
