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PLFS 2025 Annual Report: Key Statistics and Findings

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27 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report for 2025, highlighting stable Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) compared to 2024. A notable decline in unemployment rates among urban female and educated persons was observed. The manufacturing sector saw increased worker participation as employment in agriculture decreased. An increase in nominal wages across various employment categories was reported.

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Ministry of Finance Reviews Financial Inclusion Progress with Key Banks

Shri. M Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, held a review meeting with heads of Public Sector Banks and senior officers of major Private Sector Banks to assess progress on Financial Inclusion schemes. The focus was on expanding banking access in unbanked villages and enhancing both physical and

Ministry of Heavy Industries Discusses EV Financing

The Ministry of Heavy Industries conducted a high-level meeting to explore financing solutions for the adoption of electric buses and trucks, engaging diverse stakeholders including government entities, banks, and industry groups. The initiative aims to support electric vehicle uptake aligned with India's decarbonization goals and energy security under

Piyush Goyal Aims for $2 Trillion Export Target by 2030-31

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is setting ambitious targets for India's exports, aiming for USD 2 Trillion by 2030-31. This goal encompasses both merchandise and services exports. Key strategies involve a structured Export Monitoring Framework with sector-wise action points, emphasis on MSMEs, agricultural exports,

DRDO and Indian Navy's Successful Launch of NASM-SR

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy carried out the successful maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from a helicopter platform off the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Odisha. The test, marking the first salvo launch of its kind, involved two

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Ministry of Finance Reviews Financial Inclusion Progress with Key Banks

Ministry of Heavy Industries Discusses EV Financing

Piyush Goyal Aims for $2 Trillion Export Target by 2030-31

DRDO and Indian Navy's Successful Launch of NASM-SR