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India's Unemployment Hits 5.1% Amid Gender Disparities

5/19/2025

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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has unveiled the inaugural monthly bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey, aiming to enrich labor market insights. As of April, India's unemployment stands at 5.1%, with urban areas facing a higher rate of 6.5%. The Labour Force Participation Rate of 55.6% underscores significant gender disparities in employment opportunities.

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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has unveiled the inaugural monthly bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey, aiming to enrich labor market insights. As of April, India's unemployment stands at 5.1%, with urban areas facing a higher rate of 6.5%. The Labour Force Participation Rate of 55.6% underscores significant gender disparities in employment opportunities.