Question
Why is employment considered so important in the Indian development policy?

Answer

Employment is considered so important in the Indian development policy because of the following reasons:
  1. More employment will lead to higher level of national income since, production and employment are directly related
  2. Employment is crucial to removal of poverty.

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  1. Human capital increase labour productivity, human development helps in making better choice in future.
  2. Human capital helps in making a better choice in future, human development enhances labour productivity.
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