Answer to Question #316159 in Sociology for mel

Question

In 200 words, propose a few suggestions on how unemployment can be managed and its impact minimized.

Answer 1

The Following are the suggestions to solve unemployment problem:

(i) Change in industrial technique:

Production technique should suit the needs and means of the country. It is essential that labor intensive technology should be encouraged in place of capital intensive technology.

(ii) Policy regarding seasonal unemployment:

Seasonal unemployment is found in agriculture sector and Agro based industries.

To remove it:

(a) Agriculture should have multiple cropping,

(b) Plantations, horticulture, dairying and animal husbandry should be encouraged,

(c) Cottage industries should be encouraged.

(iii) Change in education system:

Educational pattern should be completely changed. Students who have liking for higher studies should be admitted in colleges and universities. Emphasis should be given on vocational education. Qualified engineers should start their own small units.

(iv) Expansion of Employment exchanges:

More employment exchanges should be opened. Information regarding employment opportunities should be given to people.

(v) More assistance to self employed people:

Most people in India are self employed. They are engaged in agriculture, trade, cottage and small scale industries etc. These persons should be helped financially, providing raw materials and technical training.

(vi) Full and more productive employment:

The main objective of county’s employment policy should be to increase employment opportunities and productivity of labour. Govt. should adopt a policy that provides employment to all people.

(vii) Increase in Production:

To increase employment, it is essential to increase production in agriculture and industrial sectors. Development of small and cottage industries should be encouraged.