Climate-Resilient Jobs
India needs to create jobs focused on climate resilience to meet net-zero targets by 2070.
This includes initiatives like providing e-rickshaws in villages (especially for women drivers), increasing decentralized solar energy, and expanding biogas plants.
Strengthening rural and urban adaptation capabilities and rejuvenating ecosystems will be key to boosting job creation in this sector.
AI-Resilient Jobs
With AI’s rapid rise, many jobs face high automation risks.
New jobs must focus on human creativity and physical engagement, such as in education, healthcare, and rural development.
Creating skilled talent for AI-related industries and supporting rural product markets will help retain employment in the AI era.
Aspiration-Centric Jobs
Rural youth lack confidence due to poor foundational education and resource limitations.
Creating off-farm jobs and infrastructure development, such as integrated pack-houses, can boost employment and meet rising aspirations.
Fostering tech-enabled local manufacturing, improving rural oilseed processing, and rebranding rural jobs can make these careers more attractive.
Focus on Long-Term Structural Reforms
While tax relief may temporarily help urban demand, long-term reforms are necessary for sustainable job creation.
The government should focus on creating jobs that are climate-resilient, AI-resilient, and aspiration-centric to build a stronger economy and workforce.
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