B.A. (Hons), M.A (Econ). Ph.D., Hon. D.Sc Europe).

distinguished Indian Economist

UNEMPLOYMENT IN INDIA: POLICY FOR MANPOWER (1977)

  • Overview
  • Index
  • Extracts
  • Impressions


            The problem of unemployment is baffling in the country and inspite of the earnest efforts made during the period of planned development, the backlog has increased from plan to plan. This has now become a subject of national concern and the reduction of unemployment and removal of destitution within a decade is considered the primary objective of economic policy. A publication dealing with the various facets of the problems of employment is thus timely. 

The author has presented the details in eight chapters. The first chapter deals with the various concepts of unemployment and full employment after a brief introduction of the modern approach towards the problem. Agricultural, industrial and educated unemployment is the subject matter of the next three chapters. Agricultural unemployment in India is analysed on the basis of the 1971 Census and the later data. The extent of disguised unemployment is broadly assessed. After an analysis of the statistics of industrial unemployment by using data from a variety of sources, the causes and remedies are discussed. The problem of educated unemployed constitutes a serious problem. The extent of the educated unemployed, the causes and the remedies are discussed and suggestions are given for reorganising the courses and training. Chapter five discusses the general employment situation in the country. The author also analyses the relationship between employment exchange statistics and unemployment. The next two chapters deal with "rationalisation and unemployment" and the "national employment services". The concluding chapter sets a new policy direction for the future.

 

Preface................................................................................ vii

I. Approach Towards the Problems of Employment...............1
II. Agricultural Unemployment   ...........................................27
III. Industrial Unemployment ............................................. 55
IV. Educated Unemployment .............................................  79
V. General Employment Situation........................ ...............107
VI. Rationalization and Unemployment...............................128
VII.National Employment Services .................................... 142
VIII. Plans and Employment Policy.................................... 160
Select Bibliography............................................................ 185

Index..................................................................................195

EXTRACTS FROM BOOK REVIEWS
UNEMPLOYMENT IN INDIA: POLICY FOR MANPOWER 1977, pp. 196.
“Dr. Puttaswamaiah’s suggestions for improving the existing methodology In respect of arriving at these estimates merit the most serious consideration.”
                                                          SOUTHERN ECONOMIST.
“Dr, Puttaswamaiah’s book is a valuable addition to the literature relating to the problem of unemployment in India.”
                                                           THE TIMES OF INDIA.
"Written in a lucid and simple style, the book makes a searching analysis of the problem and offers a solution in a dispassionate manner. It is a timely and.
welcome addition to books available on the subject." 
                                                           COMMERCE.
"This is s pioneering effort to unearth all aspects of problem of unemployment. The author has also suggested realistic ways to problems. The publication will be a safeguide to future planners and policy makers.”
                                                           THE MYSORE ECONOMIC REVIEW.
“This book is a useful addition to the existing literature on the subject.”
                                                           CAPITAL.
"It being a happy blend of theory, practice and policy, is quite useful to all those who are reallyinterested in the solution of problem of unemployment.” 
                                                           THE WELFARE ECONOMIST.
“In any case, I would recommend the book as a good, well written, general commentary on unemployment in India."
                                                           YOJANA.
"A publication dealing with the various facets of the problems of employment is thus timely."
                                                           INDIAN BOOK INDUSTRY.
"Written in a lucid style, this publication is a timely and welcome addition to the existing literature on the subject.”
                                                           INDUSTRIAL TIMES.
“The book is a useful document on the problem. The policy makers may get some enlightenment from the discussion, particularly on the policy."
                                                           ARTHA VIJNAN.

IMPRESSIONS ON BOOK
UNEMPLOYMENT IN INDIA: POLICY FOR MANPOWER
“The book gives a theoretical background from concepts of unemployment and
various categories of it. .. There is a critical analysis of the Five Year Plans and the ways of achieving full employment have been presented. The empirical material has been presented in a cogent way".
                                                                       —Prof. K. N. RAJ
"Dr. K. Puttaswamaiah has made a commendable effort in presenting the various enquiries. He has marshalled considerable facts concerning the position in regard to employment. . . The work presents a fairly up-to-date account and analysis of the empirical aspects of the unemployment situation . . . The work is indeed pioneering".
                                                                        —Prof. P. R. BRAHMANANDA.
"The book is a useful document not only to the general reader but also to the policy makers . . . The book commences with a critical appraisal of the various definitions of the concepts of unemployment, under-employment and disguised unemployment.. .Certain policy measures for augmenting employment opportunities under Five Year  Plans have been examined with objectivity".
                                                                        —Prof. R. BALAKRISHNA.
"Dr. Puttaswamaiah has made an earnest attempt to unearth many aspects of the farflung ramifications of the problem of Indian unemployment with a view to suggesting the way out in a realistic way . . . His discussion of the modern approach towards the problem of unemployment is very interesting. His enunciation of the different concepts shows his thorough comprehension of the problem and he has shown remarkable insight into the various concepts of unemployment and full employment".
                                                                        -Prof. G. RAMAKRISHNA REDDY.