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25 August 2026

Congress criticism of Modi government

The topic provides critical data from the NITI Aayog report and the Periodic Labour Force Survey regarding unemployment, NEET statistics, and civil service vacancies, which are highly relevant for GS3 economy and GS2 governance questions.

1 min read Day 12 of 17 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • NITI Aayog report 'Reimagining skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047' highlights the need for subsidised training and alignment of skills with local demand.
  • Periodic Labour Force Survey (July) data indicates youth unemployment at 15.6%, rising to 19.5% among young women.
  • NITI Aayog estimates 8.7 crore Indians (aged 15-29) are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
  • Data shows 67% of unemployed Indians aged 20-29 are graduates.
  • Central government civilian vacancies have risen from 4.21 lakh in 2015 to 8.24 lakh in 2024.
  • Major vacancies reported in Railways (2.40 lakh), Defence (2.41 lakh), and Home Ministry (1.10 lakh).
  • Shift in employment patterns: Public sector undertakings have seen a reduction in permanent jobs, with contractual worker share rising from 19% to 49%.
  • Concerns raised regarding the impact of high vacancy rates and contractualization on the implementation of reservation policies for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 of 17 in Challenges in Indian Higher Education and Graduate Employability, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the structural challenges in the Indian labor market, specifically regarding youth unemployment and the transition from education to formal employment. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the implications of rising contractual employment and high vacancy rates in public sector establishments on the constitutional mandate of social justice and reservation policies. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The report 'Reimagining skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047' was published by which of the following organizations?

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