What are the measures taken by the Indian government to address the issue of unemployment during COVID-19 pandemic

Explain the initiatives taken by the Indian government to counter the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on employment in India.
To address the issue of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian government has taken various initiatives, including:
  • Launching the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package worth Rs. 20 lakh crores to boost various sectors of the economy.
  • Making changes in labor laws to promote ease of doing business and attract foreign investment and companies in India.
  • Expanding the scope of MGNREGA to provide employment opportunities to migrant workers.
  • Creating an online portal, the National Career Service, to connect job seekers with potential employers.
  • Introducing the PM Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to provide employment opportunities in rural areas through infrastructure development projects.
  • Offering financial stimulus packages to MSMEs, which are major employment providers in India.
These measures have helped in mitigating the impact of the pandemic on the employment sector in India.
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