India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Introduction

India has seen significant employment growth, with a 36% increase and around 170 million jobs added between 2016-17 and 2023-24. This reflects the country's strong economic trajectory and job creation across various sectors. Schemes like e-Shram, Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana and the National Career Service have been key drivers, supporting rural employment and providing training and career opportunities. These initiatives are essential for strengthening India's workforce and ensuring sustainable job creation.

e-Shram

Launch: 21st October, 2024

Objective: The eShram portal, was launched on 26 August 2021 to register and support unorganised work...