The debate on the economy has once again taken centre stage with the publication of the Q1 GDP growth rate for Q1 FY 2020. Questions are being raised whether India is entering a deep phase of recession and the fear that this may stoke higher unemployment rates (which is already at an elevated level). India’s population and the so-called demographic dividend or burden debate is once again back on the talking head forums.
Most surveys on employability of graduates (Engineering, MBA) tend to show a poor score for the employability of these graduates. Both these qualifications presume a certain degree of competence in numeric ability and communication (verbal and written). The low scores are indicative of the significant challenges that we confront because of the poor quality of education right from school through college.