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Millions of young Indians enter the workforce every year. Should the country try to become a factory hub, or double down on IT and services? The case for Factories can employ large numbers of people without college degrees. A strong manufacturing base builds exports, supply chains and self-reliance. The case against Services are already India's strength and can grow quickly. Modern factories are increasingly automated, so they create fewer jobs than they used to. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.
Many candidates go through several rounds of interviews before they find out what a job actually pays. The case for It saves everyone's time and gives candidates a fair starting point to negotiate. Open pay ranges make unequal pay, including the gender pay gap, harder to hide. The case against Companies lose flexibility to pay for exceptional candidates. Ranges can be so wide they mean nothing, and can unsettle existing staff. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.
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A self-taught developer with a strong portfolio and a graduate with a good degree apply for the same job. Who should get it? The case for Hiring on skills rewards what people can actually do. It opens doors for people who could not afford college or had to start working early. The case against A degree shows years of sustained effort and a grounding in the fundamentals. Skills tests can be narrow, easy to game, and miss how someone learns over time. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.
Call centres, coding, design, accounting: AI tools already do parts of jobs that employ millions of Indians. At the same time, roles are appearing that did not exist five years ago. The case for New products and AI-assisted services can open up work at every skill level, from data annotation to AI operations. Cheaper AI tools can help small businesses and freelancers compete with much bigger firms. The case against Automation can replace routine work in IT services and BPO faster than people can retrain. New AI jobs may cluster in a few big cities and go mostly to people who already have degrees. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.