NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science
Chapter 2 People as Resource
Question 12. Page No. 27
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Descriptions:
Employment refers to individuals’ involvement in paid work or activities, where they offer their skills and time in exchange for wages or compensation, contributing to their livelihood in economics.
India can generate substantial employment in sectors like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Education, Agribusiness, and Tourism. These sectors offer opportunities in software services, manufacturing industries, healthcare services, renewable energy technologies, education & skill development, agricultural value chains, and hospitality. Diversification and skill development in these sectors hold the potential to create ample employment opportunities for India’s workforce.