chapter - ix - revenue and disaster management department, haryana

The problem of the unemployed in the district is complex. Generally,there is non-availability of experienced skilled work force in adequate numberto meet demand. Onthe other hand, there isaglutofnewapplicants havingno work experience. On December 31, 1976,there were 12,688 applicantson the live register of Employment Exchanges of the district, whereas thenumber of skilled applicants seeking employment assistance was only 2,884.The rest included 8,146 non-matriculates, 2,882 matriculates, 648 undergrauduates, 952graduates and 60post graduates.However, the functioning of employment exchanges in the district hasimproved the quality of services in the collection of employment market informationand vocational guidance facilities. Asa part oftheprogramme ofcollection of employment market information, quarterly employer's returnsare obtained from establishments inthe public sector and from employers employing10or more persons inthe private sector. These returns contain informationinter-alia regarding vacancieswhichremain unfilledat the end ofaquarter due to non-availability of suitable-applicants. At the same time itprovides information about the strength of establishments/concerns. OnMarch 31, 1977,there were 279public and 59private establishments on therecord of the Employment Exchanges.There is one Vocational Guidance Unit at Bhiwani, where careerpamphlets, books and other usefulinformation areprovided for the benefitofstudents/applicants. Invitational group talks are given to students andapplicants by the Employment Counsellor. Career talks are given by theVocational Guidance Counsellors to students in the schools to guide themabout better careers. Individual and group counselling work isalso carriedout in the Employment Exchanges. 1PRICESThe major factor which affects thedistributive pattern of incomesandwhich also determines the tempo and nature of economic development isthe fluctuation in prices. Prices regulate the production and consumptioneconomy of a region. Change in prices inthe first instance affectsthe realincomeand thereafter itcreatesdivelgencebetween incomesofdifferentgroups.Abrupt changesinpriceshamper the steadygrowth ofthe economy. Theroleofpricesisnot merelypassive,ofshowingindices reflectingonlythechanges in1. The occupational research and analysis and also the publication of career booksand pamphlets are done by the Department of Employment at State headquarters atChandigarh and the Directorate General of Employment and Training, Government of India,New Delhi.