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they are actively looking for these opportunities with enthusiasm, and
eagerness.
The Central Water Commission along with World Bank has signed a
215 million U.S. dollar project to support the Indian Government’s long
term dam safety program and improve safety and performance of existing
dams across various states. There is a plan to build transmission projects
across the country electricity transmission infrastructure company like
Starlight owner formed a 50-50 percent partnership with the global
investment manager AMP Capital in December 2020, for constructing
1800 kilometers of transmission lines. And this investment company,
AMP Capital and Starlight Pop Power are likely to invest 150 million U.S.
dollars each. All these foreign investors are looking at investing in the
infrastructure activity sectors in India.

Employment
In recent years there is a despairing trend of growing joblessness. The
economy is growing, but less job opportunities are available. The Gati
Shakti initiative or other infrastructure development initiatives that the
Government has taken up will have a positive impact on the job markets
as well.
There are two major sectors where many job opportunities will
sprout in many locations, positions and fields. As far as Agriculture is
concerned, the Government is looking for a good policy. Recently, we all
know that the Government of India Passed the Farmers Bill. Only a few
farmers from one or two states opposed this bill, but in near future there
is a definite scope for improvement. If these bills go through, the future
looks bright.
It is already established since the last 5-10 years if there is sufficient
water, the farmers are inclined to grow sugar cane. And the smart reason
is because sugar cane has a fixed rate FRP. A fair remuneration is assured.
This may however not be the case for every farm product.
If it is regulated appropriately, then there will be a large scope for
agriculture sector also. The farmers are all struggling because they do
not get the best remuneration for their agricultural product. But with the
help of policies and the technology, if this can be addressed fairly, people
will start going back to farming again.

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