Question : IMPACT OF ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN



(a)whether the Government has taken note of study conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) pointing at the huge shortage of employment opportunities due to the economic slowdown in the country;

(b)if so, the details thereof;

(c)the number of workers rendered unemployed due to recession and decline in the world economy during the last three years and the current year;

(d)whether the Government has taken any step for creation of employment in view of the economic slowdown; and

(e)if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE)

(a) to (e): Information is being collected and it will be laid on the Table of the House.