Resources

Books, handbooks, and reference materials for active citizenship.

Labour Market & Employment Data

India Employment Report 2024

By ILO & Institute for Human Development · Published 2024 · 7 chapters

The definitive report on youth employment, education, and skills in India. Covers labour market trends, sectoral shifts, gender gaps, state-wise comparisons, and policy recommendations. Extracted data includes interactive charts, searchable state rankings, and key statistics.

  • Employment condition index for all 20 major states (2005–2022)
  • Youth unemployment trends and NEET statistics
  • Sectoral employment growth: agriculture, manufacturing, construction, services
  • Wage inequality by employment type and gender
  • Five key policy areas for action

Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data extracted and visualized for CJP members.

Civic Participation & Urban Governance

My City My Responsibility: A Handbook for Active Citizenship

By Janaagraha · Published November 2023 · 20 pages

A practical guide for citizens who want to engage with their local government. Covers ward committees, area sabhas, and how to make your city work better.

  • How cities and wards are governed
  • Facilitating change at the ward level
  • Engaging with city government and ward authorities
  • Understanding ward committees as forums of citizen participation
  • Mobilising citizens through collectives and civic events

Foreword by: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India

Constitutional References

Constitution of India (Official)

india.gov.in

Constituent Assembly Debates

cadindia.clpr.org.in

PRS Legislative Research

prsindia.org

Indian Kanoon (Free Case Law)

indiankanoon.org

Recommended Books

D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India

LexisNexis · Comprehensive introduction to constitutional principles

Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation

Oxford · Historical context and making of the Constitution

M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

LexisNexis · Detailed reference for constitutional law