Changes in Labour force and Employment in Rural and Urban India: 2017-18 to 2020-21 Presidential Address

Summary

India faces a persistent and complex challenge in generating sufficient decent employment, particularly for its educated workforce, due to sectoral imbalances and a mismatch between demand and supply of jobs. This paper presents an analysis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data from 2017-18 to 2020-21 to examine recent trends in employment and labor force participation. The analysis, now completed, reveals a significant increase in the total labor force and female labor force participation, alongside notable shifts between rural and urban employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical insights into the country's employment landscape.

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