India's Job Statistics Mislead on Formal Employment Growth
The Indian government claims formal employment is booming, citing growth in Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) numbers. However, analysis suggests this metric often reflects worker migration or existing workers joining EPFO, rather than net new job creation. Declines in labor-intensive sectors and rising contract labor in manufacturing cast doubt on the official narrative of expanding quality jobs.
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