The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for India's labour market. Examine. Also suggest strategies to align AI adoption with inclusive and resilient labour market outcomes.
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Economic Survey (24-25) highlights that 270 million people may be affected globally due to AI adoption while also pointing opportunities for income growth. Opportunities by AI for labour market: (1) Increased productivity of work force → Better skilling and optimum utilization. (2) Efficient hiring based on marketable skills → rooted in AI tools and expertise. (3) Capacity augmentation within production and human resource management. (4) Technology for continued upskilling.
Challenges due to AI: (1) Threat of Job loss. Ex- NASS COMM report → 210 million jobs might be affected. (2) Issues of adoption by MSMEs - due to job capability and small size. (3) Low employability of Indian workforce. Ex- NSDC skill report - only employable graduates at per India Skill Report. (4) Low governmental support in labour market → for informal sector and unski workforce. (5) High-skill educated unemployment levels. Ex- Lack of marketable skills.
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