Economy
Marginal increase in unemployment rate April-June quarter: PLFS
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the April-June 2026 quarter, revealing a marginal increase in the overall unemployment rate to 5.4%. The data highlights a slight rise in rural unemployment and a decrease in the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), while showing a positive shift towards regular wage employment and increased engagement in the secondary sector.
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