Saurabh Mukherjea says skilled jobs like JCB operators can earn more than graduates in India, citing weak education outcomes, high unemployment, and rote learning. He argues Class 12 pass-outs often out-earn graduates in many cases.

"In Mumbai, working on a construction site can pay roughly twice as much as many graduate-level jobs. A JCB operator can earn even more than that,"

Investor and author Saurabh Mukherjea made this remark during a recent podcast while discussing India's education system and employment trends. He argued that skilled jobs can often pay better than graduate-level office positions, arguing that the country's education system is failing to prepare young people for the modern economy.

According to Mukherjea, many graduates struggle to find well-paying jobs despite earning degrees, whereas skilled workers such as construction labourers and JCB operators can secure higher incomes due to strong demand for vocational skills.

Skilled jobs like JCB operators earn more