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The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin for April 2026, released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, reveals stable urban Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and a notable decrease in urban female Unemployment Rate (UR) to its lowest level in a year. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)
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In response to India's growing urbanization and the need for city-specific data, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) plans to release detailed statistical reports for 47 cities with populations over a million. These reports will utilize data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey and the Annual
Labour Force Participation Rate
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for September 2025 indicates a continued rise in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), reaching a five-month high of 55.3%. Female LFPR has also increased to 34.1%, the highest since May 2025, driven by growth in rural female participation. The Worker Population
Labour Force Participation Rate
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for April-June 2025 and Monthly Bulletin for July 2025, highlighting significant labour market indicators. The revamped PLFS methodology now includes estimates for both rural and urban areas, with key findings showing a Labour Force
Periodic Labour Force Survey
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced significant changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) starting January 2025. The revamped survey aims to provide monthly estimates of key employment indicators, extend quarterly results to rural areas, and enhance the sample size for improved reliability. The new design
Labour Force Participation
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for June 2025 indicates a slight decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) to 54.2% from 54.8% in May 2025. Rural LFPR is at 56.1%, while urban LFPR is at 50.4%. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) also decreased to
Labour Force Participation
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for May 2025 reveals a decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) to 54.8%, down from 55.6% in April. Rural LFPR stands at 56.9%, while urban LFPR is at 50.4%. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) also decreased to 51.