Count Quote by Vikrant Parsai
“According to the latest statistics there are five million people in our country who are not working. And there are even more if you count those with jobs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2023
The quote highlights unemployment and underemployment, noting many are jobless while others are in low‑value work.
In simple terms: Many are jobless, others work in poor jobs.
Address hidden labor market issues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- social research
- public debate
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better measure meaningful employment?
- What policies reduce underemployment?
Numbers alone don’t capture job quality or worker wellbeing.