<h1>Economic Survey 2019-20: 2.62 Crore New Jobs Created; Female Employment Up by 8% with Skill Development Initiatives.</h1> Between 2011-12 and 2017-18, approximately 2.62 crore new jobs were created in rural and urban areas among regular wage/salaried employees, with a notable increase in female employment by 8 percentage points. The Economic Survey 2019-20 highlights government efforts to boost employment and employability, emphasizing skill development through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, which trained 69.03 lakh candidates by November 2019. Reforms in apprenticeship rules and enhanced training for women have been prioritized. Additionally, measures such as extended maternity leave and workplace safety initiatives aim to increase female workforce participation and empowerment.