Automation in various industries has not replaced workers but improved their productivity and given them time to focus on other tasks involving complex decision-making and social interactions, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment Santosh Kumar Gangwar said on Monday.The IT industry is undergoing a transformative change and adoption of new technologies creates jobs, increases productivity and raises demand for skilled workers, he said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.The Indian IT-ITES industry continues to be a net hirer and provides on-the-job training, said the minister.According to the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), the Indian IT/ITES industry employed 41.38 lakh professionals in 2018-19, adding about 1.7 lakh employees from the previous year.Gangwar said the government and the industry have come together to re-skill and up-skill 20 lakh employees in the IT sector over five years.A memorandum of ...
