September 15, 2025 5:38 PM
Unemployment rate eases to 5.1% in August, female workforce on the rise
The labour market in India displayed positive signs in August 2025, with unemployment rates easing and female participation in the workforce showing a steady rise, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. According to the survey, the overall unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above dropped to 5.1 percent in August, compared with 5.2 percent in July and 5.6...