Investor Saurabh Mukherjea stated that skilled jobs, such as JCB operators in Mumbai, can earn roughly twice as much as many graduate-level office positions.

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Saurabh Mukherjea

What

Investor Saurabh Mukherjea stated that skilled jobs, such as JCB operators in Mumbai, can earn roughly twice as much as many graduate-level office positions.

When

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:17:09 GMT · 4h 0m ago

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Mumbai, India ·

Why

Mukherjea argued that India's education system, based on rote learning, fails to prepare young people for the modern economy, leading to weak employability and high graduate unemployment.

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This analysis highlights a structural issue in India's labor market and education system, suggesting that vocational skills are currently more valued than many traditional graduate degrees, potentially influencing future educational and career choices.

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