17.1 crore jobs were created in India in decade from 2014 to 2024: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that 17.1 crore jobs were created in the country in a decade from 2014 to 2024, and 4.6 crore of these employments were added in the past year alone. He noted a significant drop in unemployment rates, from 6 per cent in 2017-18 to 3.2 per cent in 2023-24, and a remarkable rise in female employment from 22 per cent to 40.3 per cent in the same period.
The minister attributed these achievements to the government's progressive policies that have strengthened the country's workforce. He also highlighted the impact of the government's social security initiatives, citing the ILO World Social Security Report 2024-26, which showed India's social security coverage doubling from 24.4 per cent to 48.8 per cent. The expansion of the e-Shram Portal, covering over 30.67 crore unorganised workers, and the inclusion of gig workers under PMJAY, reinforce the government's commitment to workforce welfare.
The government has also integrated 12 key welfare schemes under e-Shram and has made the portal available in 22 Indian languages. Additionally, to support workers' families, 10 new ESIC medical colleges have been approved, with plans for 10 more in the pipeline. He reaffirmed that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's leadership, India's investment in its people is shaping a stronger, self-reliant nation, ensuring long-term benefits for future generations.
