India’s US$24b employment plan expected to benefit nearly 40 million jobseekers

India is making a big push to boost employment with a US$24 billion jobs plan. The money will be spent over five years and is expected to benefit nearly 40 million jobseekers. The new initiatives were announced last month in the government’s budget - a move that analysts say is aimed at opening up more opportunities for young people. CNA’s Ishan Garg finds out how they are being received by employers and employees. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia