Why Indian talent is going to waste

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explain why India is failing to capitalize on the talent available in the country and considers how reversing this could boost not only employment but also growth.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper focuses on national and regional governments' schemes and plans and how they have largely failed over time.

Findings

The paper describes how the centralization of responsibility for unemployment is essential and considers the need for accurate statistics on joblessness and the relationship between poverty and illiteracy.

Practical implications

The paper emphasizes the need for government to do more to boost potential growth sectors of the economy, such as information technology and tourism.

Social implications

The paper highlights the value of quality education and the need to get more children into school – especially in rural areas.

Originality/value

The paper focuses on ways in which India can increase employment and, through that, economic growth.

Citation

Bagga, G. (2013), "Why Indian talent is going to waste", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 3-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/09670731311306724