Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas

• Sectors of Indian Economy (C10)

Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest any three ways through which employment for rural people can be generated.

Answer

Employment generation

1. People can be employed in projects like construction of dam/canal/ roads in the village.

2. Government invests and employ people in providing transportation and storage services.

3. People can be employed in services like banking, trade, etc.

4. Government can identify, promote industries and services in semi-rural areas to enhance employment.

5. Government can open centres to give them training and financial assistance to help them become self-employed.