Female workforce participation rising in India

Gender bender: Rising female workforce marks a major shift

Despite a significant increase in female workforce participation, gender gaps in job security, wages, and working conditions remain. Read more »
PLFS report on women

PLFS data reveals hidden gender divide in India’s labour market

The latest PLFS data reveals a disturbing trend of increasing unemployment and declining labour force participation among women. Read more »
unemployment, PLFS, reforms agenda

India’s official unemployment figures miss the mark

India's five-year low unemployment numbers mask low wages, informal employment, and agricultural migration, says economist. #Unemployment #jobs #PLFS #CMIE Read more »
unemployment rate is not a nuanced policy tool

Urban unemployment data mask gender gap, quality of work

Beyond five-year low urban unemployment numbers lies a tale of uneven progress, where women struggle, gig work flourishes. #NSO #unemployment #PLFS #employmentdata Read more »
urban unemployment and labour force participation

Urban employment: Need to promote diversity, equal opportunity

The Periodic Labour Force Survey by #NSO unveils the dynamics of urban employment as well as trends in job creation and gender inclusion. #unemployment #indianeconomy #joblessgrowth Read more »