China’s work-relief programs have made significant strides in boosting employment, creating 2.45 million jobs for low-income workers in the first three quarters of 2024. This impressive figure represents a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, as reported by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
The NDRC, serving as the nation’s top economic planning authority, revealed on Monday that the programs have also distributed a total of 31 billion yuan (approximately $4.35 billion) in wages. This amount reflects a 22.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, signaling substantial economic benefits for workers across the country.
Local governments have been instrumental in implementing these work-relief programs, focusing on key projects such as agricultural and rural infrastructure developments. These initiatives are designed to stimulate employment opportunities and support communities in need.
According to the commission, “These work-relief programs are aimed at individuals in need of employment, especially rural residents who have been lifted out of poverty, vulnerable individuals prone to returning to poverty, and migrant workers who have returned to their hometowns.”
The NDRC affirmed its ongoing commitment to maximizing the impact of these programs. By continuing to create jobs for low-income workers and enhancing their incomes, the commission aims to contribute significantly to China’s broader goals of economic growth and social development.
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China creates 2.45 million jobs through work-relief programs
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