This International Finance Corporation's report  talks about the women’s work against the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the post-COVID economy. It also talks about some social biases and conditioning faced by them.

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The economic survey report is a comprehensive document on several aspects of the Indian economy. It looks at the state of the economy post-COVID, its recovery, spending patterns, etc. India’s social infrastructure, agriculture, and climate change are also dissected in the report.

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Wheebox evaluated 3.75 lakh candidates who took the Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) across India along with data about 150 corporations from 15+ different industries in the Early Career Edition of the India Hiring Intent Survey. The report projects the status of India’s skills and talent economy in 2030, including both public and private sectors.

Bain & Company states that there has been an increase in total social sector expenditure from 10 lakh Cr. to 17.5 lakh Cr. This is 7% of total GDP yet it still lags behind the NITI Aayog’s estimated 13% of GDP, which was originally required to meet India’s UN SDG commitments. Detailed analysis included in the given report covers post-pandemic activities and future estimates.

ILO studies the impact of post Covid-19 economic recovery on youth employment. It also talks about the youth youth employment crisis and the new challenges surrounding the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Special emphasis on SDG target 8.6 which aims to substantially reduce the proportion of young people not in employment, education or training.

World Bank Group highlights the financial crisis & poverty around the world post Covid-19 pandemic. The non-monetary dimensions of the pandemic and its impacts may ultimately prove to be more costly than the monetary dimensions. Taxes & spending inequality in lower to high income economies throughout the world has been reviewed. 

Lok Sabha Secretariat: In India, migrant labourers are predominantly engaged in high-risk and low paying jobs, with a lack of social security, proper accommodation, and other issues (mentioned in the report). This report highlights how pandemic has forced both the Government and the civil society members to focus on the large-scale reverse migration of these migrant labourers.

The report by IWWAGE highlights women’s work against the challenges and opportunities post Covid. It states that the The unemployment rate among rural females increased by 1.6% while that among rural males decreased by 1.2%. It also talks about state specific findings on female work participation.

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This report by ILO explores modern slavery, forced labor, forced marriages, and global trends. It also offers policy suggestions and recommendations to address these issues. Strengthening fair and ethical practices, extending social protection schemes, etc., being a few of them.

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Blume Ventures examines the Indian ed-tech landscape which has seen significant growth and change post-pandemic, with an increase in edtech unicorns and large companies becoming even larger through acquisitions. However, the industry is now facing challenges such as intense competition and difficulty in gaining funding and trust from customers. 

ILO highlights in-depth empirical analysis of how concurrent crisis- COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation followed by Russia-Ukraine War has impacted wages, employment, gender pay gap and purchasing power across countries and regions. In Asia and the Pacific region when China is excluded wage growth in the region fell to 1% and even turned negative.

Oxfam focuses on the inequality emerging out of the digital divide, which post-pandemic has become more prominent than ever before. While the pandemic accentuated our use of digital space and tools, those with no access to gadgets or technical know-how fell back, making the digitalization process unequal and unfavorable for many in the country.

ILO & OECD have jointly analyzed the Impact of the COVID-19 on employment in G20 countries.  They identified that employment in the informal sectors was 3-6 times worse than the formal. It also highlights the need for extension of financial support in the G20 economies. According to this report, G20 countries require increased spending on public service for programs and skills. 

World Bank describes data as a double-edged sword. Due to the recent technological innovations, there has been a massive increase in the availability of real-time and granular data. Data can lead to better lives through multiple channels, but it needs to be used ethically. The report discusses the governance needed to aid use of data for social development.

This report on Women Entrepreneurs in India talks about factors affecting labour force participation and impact of women entrepreneurship on overall economic growth. According to the report, India boasts of 13.5-15.7 million enterprises owned by women.

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This report by EY looks at how India can become a global driver of growth and its role in realizing the US$26 trillion economy. It also explores the factors that will drive India towards an 'Amrit Kaal'. It also reflects on India's strengths and how these can be leveraged to pave the way forward.

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Coursera presents data from the more than 100 million people who have used Coursera to learn new skills. The report concentrates on three important skill areas: business, technology, and data science and shows regional and country-specific skill trends. The report ranks 102 countries on a percentile scale taking into factors skills, proficiency and learner growth rate.

The report discusses how given that India has the world’s largest youth working population and rapid industrialization, the development of industry relevant skill sets can ensure that the country is positioned as a world leader in employability & reformative action. It could further ensure that the economy is directed away from recession and towards sustainable growth in the coming years.

MOSPI talks about the youth population of the nation and its gender disparities. It specifically highlights population patterns, economic participation, mortality rate, education qualification, early marriages and health condition of youth. Other dimensions explored in the report include juvenile crime rate, violence against women and suicide rates in the country.

Covid- 19 pandemic has disrupted the work world since 2020. It has changed the way the world operates, restricted economic activities and labour demand. This report has thoroughly examined the impacts of COVID-19 in the workplace. It investigated the matter with a solution-based approach and has given out recommendations for retrieval.

Lok Sabha Secretariat: The report highlights the problems faced by the workers of the unorganised sector who occupy a major chunk of the Indian economy. The pandemic has posed them with extra challenges that were unexpected. A "Once in a generation" kind of destruction has taken place in their lives. This report highlights the impact that the pandemic has had on millions of worker's lives.