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Summary

 Organisations are experiencing increasing difficulty in retaining talent.

While there is demand for talent, employees seem to have less and less

loyalty to the employers. They are prepared to shift jobs without much

hesitation, if they feel that the remuneration is better or there is better

recognition and freedom.

 One of the major programmes of the Government of India is called

'Digital India'. This is in keeping with the trends globally. Technology will

move more from information era (end of the previous century) to digital

era in the current decade.

 Robots, drones and other intelligent forms are already doing several

manufacturing and service jobs. It is estimated that 47% of jobs in the US

may be automated in another 15 years. Even jobs in medicine, law and

education may be handled by these intelligent systems.

 Manufacturing in India is expected to get a big boost as a result of the

'Make in India' campaign of the Government of India. Many global brands