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In Focus-Parley | Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?
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- In Focus by The Hindu
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 2532
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Summary
India is witnessing an unprecedented expansion in higher education. Over the past decade, thousands of new colleges and universities have been established, producing millions of graduates every year. Yet unemployment of the educated remains a growing concern. Nearly one in three graduates are unemployed. Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb? Here, we discuss the question. Guests: Rajan Wadhera, Former President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra; O. R. S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ICFAI University, Sikkim Host: M. Kalyanaraman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices