{"id":14115,"date":"2023-10-30T09:18:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14115"},"modified":"2023-10-30T09:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:18:53","slug":"infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrastructure Investments slowing Job Creation\u00a0&#8211; UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis &#8211; 31st Aug 23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Infrastructure investments are often touted as a key driver of job creation, but recent trends suggest that the relationship between the two may be more complex than previously thought. While these investments are crucial for long-term economic growth and improving public services, the immediate impact on job creation might not be as robust as anticipated. One reason for this discrepancy is the increasing use of automation and technology in infrastructure projects, which can reduce the need for labor-intensive tasks. Additionally, bureaucratic hurdles, lengthy planning processes, and delays in project implementation can hinder the timely creation of jobs. To maximize the job-creation potential of infrastructure investments, policymakers must strike a delicate balance between modernizing infrastructure and ensuring that these projects generate employment opportunities, especially in regions where job opportunities are scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag<\/strong>: GS Paper \u2013 3: Employment; Growth &amp; Development; Education; Skill Development; Human Resource.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6bf921d5de\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Exam_View\" title=\"Exam View:\">Exam View:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Context\" title=\"Context:\">Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Background\" title=\"Background:\">Background:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#The_coexistence_of_high_economic_growth_and_high_unemployment\" title=\"The coexistence of high economic growth and high unemployment\u00a0\">The coexistence of high economic growth and high unemployment\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Decoding_the_editorial_Physical_infrastructure_vs_Human_infrastructure\" title=\"Decoding the editorial: Physical infrastructure vs Human infrastructure&nbsp;\">Decoding the editorial: Physical infrastructure vs Human infrastructure&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Challenges_to_education\" title=\"Challenges to education&nbsp;\">Challenges to education&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Way_forward\" title=\"Way forward&nbsp;\">Way forward&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#FAQ_1_Why_do_some_argue_that_infrastructure_investments_can_slow_down_job_creation\" title=\"FAQ 1: Why do some argue that infrastructure investments can slow down job creation?\">FAQ 1: Why do some argue that infrastructure investments can slow down job creation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#FAQ_2_Do_all_infrastructure_investments_have_a_negative_impact_on_job_creation\" title=\"FAQ 2: Do all infrastructure investments have a negative impact on job creation?\">FAQ 2: Do all infrastructure investments have a negative impact on job creation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#FAQ_3_How_can_automation_and_technology_affect_job_creation_in_infrastructure_projects\" title=\"FAQ 3: How can automation and technology affect job creation in infrastructure projects?\">FAQ 3: How can automation and technology affect job creation in infrastructure projects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#FAQ_4_What_role_do_bureaucratic_hurdles_play_in_slowing_down_job_creation_in_infrastructure_investments\" title=\"FAQ 4: What role do bureaucratic hurdles play in slowing down job creation in infrastructure investments?\">FAQ 4: What role do bureaucratic hurdles play in slowing down job creation in infrastructure investments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#FAQ_5_How_can_policymakers_address_the_issue_of_job_creation_in_infrastructure_investments\" title=\"FAQ 5: How can policymakers address the issue of job creation in infrastructure investments?\">FAQ 5: How can policymakers address the issue of job creation in infrastructure investments?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/infrastructure-investments-slowing-job-creation-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-31st-aug-23\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_View\"><\/span><strong>Exam View<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The coexistence of high economic growth and high unemployment; Physical infrastructure vs Human infrastructure; Challenges to education; Way forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a young country like India, <strong>high growth and unemployment is not a reflection of automation or artificial intelligence, but lopsided development policies<\/strong> that have resulted in fewer jobs being created for millions who join the labour force every year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span><strong>Background: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_coexistence_of_high_economic_growth_and_high_unemployment\"><\/span><strong>The coexistence of high economic growth and high unemployment<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As the fastest-growing large economy in the world, India\u2019s high growth has attracted headlines.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>But, with nearly a quarter of the youth being unemployed, India\u2019s youth unemployment has also attracted attention.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>India has the largest concentration of illiterate people in the world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>More than one-third of India\u2019s adult population remains illiterate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>More than 50 percent of India\u2019s population is below the age of 25 and more than 65 percent is below the age of 35.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/a703aaa6-077b-43e2-a556-3d9ec1f35086\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India\u2019s young demographic is an asset in an ageing world, and changes in the trajectory of globalisation have opened new doors for India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_editorial_Physical_infrastructure_vs_Human_infrastructure\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the editorial: Physical infrastructure vs Human infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Physical infrastructure in the absence of good human infrastructure has slowed the pace of job growth<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>India needs good infrastructure, both physical and human, to create more jobs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Physical infrastructure investments are focused on urban areas, but the manufacturing sector is de-urbanising<\/strong> <strong>to remain cost-competitive.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>In the early 1990s, India\u2019s manufacturing sector walked hand in hand with urbanisation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This process has reversed from 2000 onwards, with the pace of <strong>de-urbanisation of manufacturing<\/strong> gathering momentum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>However, poor physical and human infrastructure in rural areas has constrained the growth drivers and limited the size of the manufacturing sector in India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Most of the jobs are created by new enterprises, and enterprises, both domestic and foreign, look for both skilled workers and a good physical infrastructure.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Education and skills are becoming more important as new enterprises make their location decisions based on the education and skills of the local workforce.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>There are well-understood limits to the pace with which India can accumulate physical infrastructure.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>But there are no limits to the pace at which India can accelerate human capital.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Returns to investment in education are much higher than the returns to investment in physical investment.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The average social rate of returns to primary education is nearly 20 percent and returns to higher education are increasing rapidly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_to_education\"><\/span><strong>Challenges to education<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They are <strong>multidimensional<\/strong> \u2014 access, quality, relevance, finance and governance.\u00a0<\/li><li>The challenges are enormous in rural areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>There are a <strong>few excellent public and private universities in India<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Concerns have been raised about the quality of education due to a huge variation in the quality of graduates from both the public and private systems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Effective systems of quality assurance do not exist<\/strong>, either for the public or the private sector.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>There is a shortage of qualified faculty<\/strong> due to\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>poor compensation,\u00a0<\/li><li>rigidities in the number of places allocated to different disciplines in the public system,\u00a0<\/li><li>outdated curricula and\u00a0<\/li><li>pedagogical methods that still rely too much on rote learning rather than creative thinking and problem-solving and teamwork that is needed by the market.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_forward\"><\/span><strong>Way forward<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The governance of the education system needs to be improved<\/strong> as the education system becomes more complex with multiple players and multiple pathways.\u00a0<\/li><li>It needs better incentives, monitoring, performance assessment, and accountability both for the internal processes of the education process as well as for students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Scaling up tertiary education will increase the cadres of professionals <\/strong>who can create new enterprises and maximise job creation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Tertiary education increases the dissemination of knowledge beyond universities, through interactions between firms and the rest of society.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The future of economic growth will be in tier II cities.<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It will not be in tier I cities, which are already dense with India\u2019s best and brightest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>New cities have the potential to generate 70 percent of the country\u2019s new jobs and GDP over the next 20 years, a process that could drive a four-fold increase in per capita incomes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>India needs a broader focus on rural structural transformation <\/strong>to accelerate job creation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"494\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-276.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14117 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 558px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 558\/494;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/how-infrastructure-investments-may-be-slowing-job-creation-8908158\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_1_Why_do_some_argue_that_infrastructure_investments_can_slow_down_job_creation\"><\/span><strong>FAQ 1: Why do some argue that infrastructure investments can slow down job creation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Infrastructure investments can be perceived as slowing job creation because they often involve complex planning and implementation processes. These projects may not provide immediate job opportunities, leading to concerns about their impact on employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_2_Do_all_infrastructure_investments_have_a_negative_impact_on_job_creation\"><\/span><strong>FAQ 2: Do all infrastructure investments have a negative impact on job creation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Not necessarily. The impact on job creation varies depending on the type and scale of the project. While some infrastructure investments may not yield quick job growth, others, such as labor-intensive construction projects, can create jobs more rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_3_How_can_automation_and_technology_affect_job_creation_in_infrastructure_projects\"><\/span><strong>FAQ 3: How can automation and technology affect job creation in infrastructure projects?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Automation and technology can reduce the need for manual labor in infrastructure projects. Tasks that were once done by workers are now being automated, which can limit job opportunities and potentially slow down job creation in the construction and maintenance phases of infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_4_What_role_do_bureaucratic_hurdles_play_in_slowing_down_job_creation_in_infrastructure_investments\"><\/span><strong>FAQ 4: What role do bureaucratic hurdles play in slowing down job creation in infrastructure investments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Bureaucratic obstacles and lengthy permitting and approval processes can delay the start of infrastructure projects. These delays can hinder the timely creation of jobs, making it a challenge to realize immediate job benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_5_How_can_policymakers_address_the_issue_of_job_creation_in_infrastructure_investments\"><\/span><strong>FAQ 5: How can policymakers address the issue of job creation in infrastructure investments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answer:<\/em> Policymakers can address this issue by prioritizing projects that have the potential to create jobs quickly, particularly in regions with high unemployment rates. 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