The document discusses employment generation in India's manufacturing sector. It outlines the objectives of studying this topic and lists some key sectors like auto, chemicals, electronics. Manufacturing contributes significantly to India's GDP, exports and FDI. While the share of manufacturing establishments has remained steady in rural and urban areas from 1990 to 2005, the number of manufacturing units has grown. The government has launched various schemes to boost employment such as technology upgradation programs and improving industrial infrastructure. Challenges to employment generation include lack of access to inputs and foreign collaboration.
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1. Live Project on Employment Generation in Manufacturing Sector in India
3. Contents Manufacturing sector Key sectors in Indian manufacturing Key players in Indian manufacturing Employment generation in Manufacturing sector Share of Manufacturing establishments Number of manufacturing units Comparison with other sectors Problems in employment generation Schemes & initiatives launched by govt. to boost employment
4. Manufacturing has contributed to India’s economic growth Growth in manufacturing sector is 9.4 % in current financial year, employ 17% of the total workforce. Manufacturing contributes to: 79% of FDI investment 27% of Indian GDP 53% of Indian exports
5. Key sectors in Indian manufacturing Auto Industry Chemicals Electronics Engineering Food Processing Gems & Jewellery Leather Machine Tools Textiles
15. Government Initiatives Implementation of technology upgradation schemes. Implementation of industrial infrastructure upgradation programmes. Easier access to inputs at competitive prices and reduction in duty rates. Encouragement to foreign technology collaborations and liberalisation of FDI in manufacturing activities. Launch of 'Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing’ programme. Implementation of Special Economic Zones Act. Starting the construction of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.