Workforce woes: India's Infra boom strains under blue-collar shortage
Mon, Feb 12, 2024 2:57 PM

Workforce woes: India's Infra boom strains under blue-collar shortage

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India is facing a growing need for blue-collar workers in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors due to increased government spending and growth in these industries. However, there seems to be a mismatch between where these jobs are located and where the talent pool is located, as well as a preference among candidates to work in their home state.

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