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Job Creation Soars 36% Under Modi Government, Reports Minister

1/2/2025

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Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reported a 36% increase in job creation under the Modi government, totaling 17.6 crore jobs from 2014 to 2024.
The UPA government created only 2.9 crore jobs between 2004 and 2014.
Significant growth occurred in agriculture (19%), manufacturing (15%), and services (36%).
Unemployment decreased from 6% to 3.2%, while graduate employability improved from 33.95% to 54.81%.

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Story summary

Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reported a 36% increase in job creation under the Modi government, totaling 17.6 crore jobs from 2014 to 2024.
The UPA government created only 2.9 crore jobs between 2004 and 2014.
Significant growth occurred in agriculture (19%), manufacturing (15%), and services (36%).
Unemployment decreased from 6% to 3.2%, while graduate employability improved from 33.95% to 54.81%.