Essays

One of the most thought-provoking ills of our society is the problem of unemployment that millions of people in our country face today.

Highly, qualified professionals find "No vacancy" signs everywhere they go and the irony of fate is that a number of jobs come with the tag of knowing some 'high up' who have pulled 'strings' and got someone else the job, while the deserving candidate who has no 'godfather' waits and waits to get a break.

These are some harsh realities people face as they struggle to make ends meet. Through frustrations and financial constraints other problems manifest as well, such as violence in the form of pick pocketing, cheating, dacoity, thefts, terrorism, indiscipline, drug trafficking, smuggling and sex crimes.

The disparity between the rich and the down trodden is immense, it is but natural that the ones at the receiving end revolt! India cannot be a strong economy unless this problem is tackled. The vast numbers bordering on the poverty line, should get adequate job opportunities. Greater stress should be laid on vocational studies—creative careers should be encouraged.

Our education system should become flexible, less rigid and result oriented. Cottage and small industries should have greater potential.