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Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas:   Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour …

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Insights into Editorial: Joblessness on the rise in India

   Context: After many years of refusing to recognise there is a jobs crisis in India, the government of India, faced with relentless data to the contrary, has now resorted to misinformation. Regrettably, both pieces show an inadequacy in understanding the jobs situation.   NSO’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): As compared to the 8% …

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