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What are the measures undertaken by our Government to solve the problem of unemployment?

Measures by Government to end unemployment:

1. National Rural Employment Programme 1980 was introduced to remove the high rate of unemployment in rural areas.


2. Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme 1983 was to give paid work to at least one member of landless families.


3. Training for Rural Youth Employment Programme 1979 aimed at making the rural youth capable of self-employment.


Explanation: Government has introduced many schemes and programmes over the years to systematically end unemployment in India, especially in rural areas.


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