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India faces "jobless growth." The segments of the economy generating the most wealth (tech, finance) do not absorb the vast volumes of low- and semi-skilled labor entering the market annually. Bridging the skill gap to match industry demands remains a critical hurdle. Income Inequality and Poverty

[Agriculture-Dominated Economy] ──► [Service-Led Growth Engine] │ └──► (Manufacturing Lag) The Service Sector Surge India faces "jobless growth

| | Key Topics Covered | | :--- | :--- | | I. Basic Issues & Policy Regimes | Understanding economic development, India's economic structure at independence, the evolution of economic planning, and the landmark Economic Reforms of 1991 (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization). | | II. Growth & Distributional Issues | Analysis of poverty , unemployment , and economic inequality in India, alongside an examination of the country's demographic dividend and the successes and failures of land reforms. | | III. Current Perspectives in Agriculture | A thorough study of agricultural growth and productivity , the role of the government in price policy and food management , and critical issues of food security . | | IV. Industry & Services Sector | An examination of India's industrial policies , the rise of the services sector as a growth driver, the importance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) , and the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) . | | V. Financial Sector & External Sector | A comprehensive overview of the financial sector's structure and reforms , India's foreign trade and trade policies, the dynamics of the balance of payments , and India's position in the World Trade Organization (WTO) . | | VI. Indian Economy Today: Contemporary Issues | A capstone section that integrates all prior learning to provide a holistic, comparative overview of the Indian economy. Earlier editions included special coverage of critical events like the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, and subsequent updates have included analysis of GST 2.0 and more. | Basic Issues & Policy Regimes | Understanding economic

Focuses on high-growth allied sectors like livestock and fisheries, which have grown significantly over the last decade. | | III