India needs 20 million jobs a year but budget speeches have had very low mention of jobs. The state elections are afoot in some big states but jobs are a big focus among the voters. The finance minister mentioned creating 60 lakh jobs over 5 years in this year’s budget and has also increased investment in some sectors that could help create jobs. While this is a start, it is woefully inadequate in a country that needs 20 million jobs a year. Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra to evaluate the impact this budget has on jobs.
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- UP Election 2022: Here Are the Issues Shaping Votes in Uttar Pradesh by DNA
- UP Polls: Priyanka Stresses on Jobs During Door-To-Door Campaigning by Hindustan Times
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