Contemporary Problems of Indian

Society

Name- Paridhi Sharma

Class-12th Science
Roll no. 7
 Main issues in india
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A major issue Poverty

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agenda Unemployment
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 Main social issues in India
There are many social problems in India but main social
issues which warrants attention are:
o Unemployment
o Poverty in India
o Public health System
o Education System
o Population
o Literacy

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A Major issue - Poverty
What is Poverty
• We can define poverty as the condition where the basic needs of a family,
like food, shelter, clothing, and education are not fulfilled. It can lead to other
problems like poor literacy, unemployment, malnutrition, etc.
• Rising population is putting the burden on the resources & budget of
countries. Governments are finding difficult to provide food, shelter &
employment to the rising population.
• Poverty is a social evil, we can also contribute to control it. For example- we
can simply donate old clothes to poor people, we can also sponsor the
education of a poor child or we can utilize our free time by teaching poor
students. Remember before wasting food, somebody is still sleeping hungry.
• The government of India also took several measures to eradicate poverty
from India. Some of them are – creating employment opportunities,
controlling population, etc.

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Help these, lend a hand to them!
Unemployment
Is Population a major cause of
Unemployment?
One of India's leading causes of unemployment is the
lack of job opportunities. This can be due to various
factors, such as a slow-growing economy, a need for more
investment in specific industries, and education and
training for certain jobs. Additionally, the population in
India is growing rapidly, and there needs to be more jobs to
keep up with the increasing number of people entering the
workforce.
Another cause of unemployment in India is the mismatch
between workforce skills and employers' needs. Many
people in India need to gain the skills or education required
for the available jobs, making it difficult for them to find
work. However, the Indian Government is taking steps to
tackle unemployment through schemes and policies, as
well as by encouraging investment and education.
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