Jobs cannot be left to mkt forces alone: Govt

It said without changing basic policies 8220;we shall have to wait till about 2017 for a near full-employment situation,only if our economy grows at 9 per cent on average.8221;

The Commission,headed by noted economist Arjun Sengupta,said,8221;Market forces alone may produce a high rate of expansion of India8217;s GDP,but for expanding employment a well-designed set of policies and programmes will have to be adopted and implemented.8221;

It said the share of informal workers in the workforce is not likely to decline. 8220;Hence the problems of quality employment will continue to persist,8221; it said.

The NCEUS,appointed in September 2004,completed its term yesterday,almost coinciding with the UPA Government8217;s tenure.