Employment generation potentials in the implementation of a rural drinking water supply program: evidence from India's Jal Jeevan Mission
Gopal Naik,
Abinash Singh,
Abhilasha Jas
Abstract:Policymakers in India are finding it challenging to generate adequate employment to meet the requirements of the growing population. An avenue consistently used is to invest in large-scale public infrastructure projects. In 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched with the aim of providing potable drinking water to every rural household in India. Underscoring the large investments in infrastructure development, the mission holds significant potential to create employment. The evidence base of studies as… Show more
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