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Human Resources of India

How India's people make up its human resources — how they are distributed, and how health, education and skills develop them into human capital.

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What this chapter covers

  1. Human Resources and Population Distribution

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    • Human ResourcesThe workforce; also called human capital.
    • Geographical DistributionSpread and density of India's people.
    • Rural-Urban DistributionRural primary, urban secondary and tertiary.
    • Sex Ratio2011: 940 females per thousand males.

  2. Skilled and Unskilled Human Resources

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    • Skilled Human ResourcesDoctors, engineers, teachers, electricians, mechanics.
    • Unskilled Human ResourcesNo special training; simple duties.
    • Impact of Skilled Human ResourcesEducation and skills bring higher income.

  3. Human Resource Development

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    • OverviewDeveloping capacity through health, education, skills.
    • Role of HealthCare, nutrition and vaccination extend life.
    • Role of EducationFree education for children aged 6–14.

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Apart from special skill, what other ability characterises Skilled Human Resources?

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