Rural unemployment at four-month low on good rains, NREGA
4 years, 6 months ago

Rural unemployment at four-month low on good rains, NREGA

Live Mint  

Amid plentiful rains, increased sowing and the return of workers to cities, unemployment in India’s countryside fell to a four-month low in the week ended 12 July, while continuing curbs limited the improvement in towns and cities. According to latest data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the rural joblessness rate slowed to 6.34% from the previous week’s 7.78%. CMIE data showed urban unemployment continues to be sticky, though it fell 1.3 percentage points in the week to 12 July over the previous week. It said urban unemployment rate tapered to 9.92% in the week to 12 July over the week to 5 July, which is still much higher than pre-covid weeks.

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Centre plans monthly data on job creation, unemployment, say officials
1 month ago

Centre plans monthly data on job creation, unemployment, say officials

Hindustan Times  

Official data on job creation and unemployment will be available every month, likely from April next year, as the government has approved a proposal to increase the frequency of the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the statistics ministry’s quarterly assessment of the labour market, two officials have said. Besides PLFS-based urban-jobs data on a three-monthly basis, the ministry currently also publishes …

Urban unemployment rate at 6.7% in quarter ending March 2024 : NSSO data
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Urban unemployment rate at 6.7% in quarter ending March 2024 : NSSO data

Hindustan Times  

India’s urban unemployment rate in the quarter ended March 2024 was 6.7%, according to data released by the National Sample Survey Office on Wednesday. On a sequential basis – quarter on quarter – the unemployment rate increased between quarters ended December 2023 and March 2024 for the first time after the quarter ended June 2021. The 6.7% urban unemployment rate …

Unemployment rate dips in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Unemployment rate dips in India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s overall unemployment rate fell in July as rural areas saw increased demand for agriculture labour with the onset of monsoon rains. Rural unemployment rate fell to 7.89%, from 8.73% in June, while urban unemployment rate ticked up, to 8.06% from 7.87% in the same period. While the agriculture sector saw activity with improved rains, demand for labour …

Year in Review | Indian economy amid global headwinds
2 years ago

Year in Review | Indian economy amid global headwinds

The Hindu  

Multiple headwinds at varied points of time impacted the Indian economy’s thorough economic revival in the calendar year 2022. “India’s growth rates in real terms of 9.7% in the first half of this year is well above the trend in other countries and is happening amid tightening global financial conditions and the commodity price shock since the Ukraine invasion by …

Sharp drop in jobless rate
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharp drop in jobless rate

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The unemployment rate in India declined to a multi-year low in September after touching an yearly high in August. As per the data of think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the jobless rate sharply fell to 6.43 per cent, the lowest in many years. However, in the previous month, the unemployment rate had touched 8.28 per cent, which was …

India's unemployment rate drops to 6.43% in September: CMIE
2 years, 3 months ago

India's unemployment rate drops to 6.43% in September: CMIE

The Hindu  

India's unemployment rate has drastically dropped to 6.43% in September due to an increase in labour participation in the rural and urban areas, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. "In September, the unemployment rate has fallen significantly with an increase in labour participation in both urban and rural areas," CMIE managing director Mahesh Vyas told PTI …

Unemployment Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, MGNREGA Work Demand Lowest in August: Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Unemployment Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, MGNREGA Work Demand Lowest in August: Govt

News 18  

The unemployment rate in urban areas has shrunk for the fourth consecutive quarter ending at 7.6 per cent in the June quarter of 2022, as against 14.3 per cent in the June quarter of the previous year, the monthly economic review by the finance ministry said on Saturday. “The unemployment rate is now below pre-pandemic levels as measures taken earlier …

India’s unemployment rate surges to 1-year high of 8.3% in August: CMIE
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s unemployment rate surges to 1-year high of 8.3% in August: CMIE

Live Mint  

India's unemployment rate increased to a one-year high of 8.3 per cent in August as employment sequentially fell by 2 million to 394.6 million, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy data said. "The urban unemployment rate is usually higher at about 8 per cent than the rural unemployment rate, which is usually around 7 per cent. In August the urban …

At 6.80%, unemployment rate in India lowest in 6 months: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

At 6.80%, unemployment rate in India lowest in 6 months: Report

Hindustan Times  

The overall unemployment rate eased to 6.80% in July, a 1 per cent decline compared to June, the lowest since 6.56% in January, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, a private organisation reported on Monday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In rural India, the unemployment rate fell to 6.14% in July against 8.03% in the previous month. The data for urban areas …

At 6.80%, unemployment rate in India lowest in 6 months: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

At 6.80%, unemployment rate in India lowest in 6 months: Report

Hindustan Times  

The overall unemployment rate eased to 6.80% in July, a 1 per cent decline compared to June, the lowest since 6.56% in January, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, a private organisation reported on Monday. In rural India, the unemployment rate fell to 6.14% in July against 8.03% in the previous month. The data for urban areas suggests that unemployment rose …

Employment rate increasing in July after steep fall in June: CMIE
2 years, 5 months ago

Employment rate increasing in July after steep fall in June: CMIE

Firstpost  

CMIE said India’s June 2022 labour statistics had been highly disappointing. Employment fell by 13 million from 404 million in May 2022 to 390 million in June 2022 Kolkata: After witnessing a steep fall in the employment rate in June 2022, economic think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy has estimated that the trend has been reversing in the current month. …

India’s June employment data lowest in last one year: CMIE
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s June employment data lowest in last one year: CMIE

Live Mint  

India’s employment fell the most in a non-lockdown period, in June, likely as patchy monsoon rains delayed the deployment of agriculture labor in rural areas. Overall, employment fell by 13 million to 390 million in June, against a gain of 8 million jobs in April and May, according to CMIE data. While around 13 million lost jobs during the month, …

Unemployment has decreased, says latest labour force survey
2 years, 7 months ago

Unemployment has decreased, says latest labour force survey

The Hindu  

The unemployment rate saw a decrease of 0.6% and fell to 4.2% in 2020-21, compared with 4.8% in 2019-20, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey for 2020-21 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation here on Tuesday. Rural areas recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3% and urban areas recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The National Statistical …

Unemployment rate decreasing in India: CMIE
2 years, 9 months ago

Unemployment rate decreasing in India: CMIE

The Hindu  

Unemployment rate in the country is decreasing with the economy slowly returning to normal, according to CMIE data. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy's monthly time series data revealed that the overall unemployment rate in India was 8.10% in February 2022, which fell to 7.6% in March. Retired professor of economics at Indian Statistical Institute Abhirup Sarkar said that though …

Unemployment rate goes down in India: CMIE
2 years, 9 months ago

Unemployment rate goes down in India: CMIE

India TV News  

Highlights The unemployment rate in the country is decreasing with the economy slowly returning to normal: CMIE Overall unemployment rate fell from 8.10% in February 2022 to 7.6% in March Decrease in the ratio shows that the economy is getting back on track after being hit by Covid19 The unemployment rate in the country is decreasing with the economy slowly …

Whither unemployment benefits
2 years, 9 months ago

Whither unemployment benefits

The Hindu  

Even before COVID-19, the unemployment rate touched a peak in 2017-18 at 6.1%. As per the Centre For Monitoring Indian Economy, the average urban unemployment rate remained higher at 9.04% in 2021 and above 7% in January-February 2022. However, under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, the Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana provides unemployment allowance to involuntarily unemployed insured persons …

India's unemployment rate drops to 6.57% in Jan, lowest since March 2021: CMIE
2 years, 11 months ago

India's unemployment rate drops to 6.57% in Jan, lowest since March 2021: CMIE

India Today  

India's unemployment rate has fallen to 6.57 per cent in January, which is the lowest since March 2021, as the country gradually recovers with the easing of restrictions following a decline in Omicron cases, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. In December, the unemployment rate stood at 7.91 per cent, with urban at 9.30 per cent and rural …

Explained: How India's growing job crisis frustrates its youth
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained: How India's growing job crisis frustrates its youth

India Today  

Srijan Upadhyay supplied fried snacks to small eateries and roadside stalls in the poor eastern Indian state of Bihar before Covid-19 lockdowns forced most of his customers to close down, many without paying what they owed him. Read | The Great Resignation: Why are so many people quitting jobs ‘NOT ENOUGH JOBS FOR US’ "There are not enough jobs for …

Unemployment rate declines in Telugu states
3 years, 2 months ago

Unemployment rate declines in Telugu states

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The unemployment rate fell in Telugu-speaking states – Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the latest October after witnessing a surge during the peak Covid19 period in months like May and June this year, compared with India's rate. The unemployment rate was worst in states Rajasthan and Haryana, which touched nearly 30% while lowest in the states like Odisha, Karnataka, …

GDP at record high but unemployment continues to rise
3 years, 4 months ago

GDP at record high but unemployment continues to rise

India Today  

Unemployment in the country continues to rise even as all indicators of growth including gross domestic product indicate rapid economic recovery. The latest unemployment rate data released by the Mumbai-based think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy show that 1.5 million people or 15 lakh people lost jobs in August. The latest unemployment data released indicates that employment gains made in …

Unemployment rate rises sharply in rural areas: CMIE data
3 years, 5 months ago

Unemployment rate rises sharply in rural areas: CMIE data

India Today  

The unemployment rate has spiked in rural areas across the country, rising from 6.75 per cent in the week ended July 25, according to fresh data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Urban unemployment rose to 8.01 per cent in the week ended July 25, rising marginally from 7.94 per cent a week ago. Read | Urban unemployment touched …

Unemployment rate rises as Covid-19 returns to haunt Indian economy
3 years, 9 months ago

Unemployment rate rises as Covid-19 returns to haunt Indian economy

India Today  

Fresh restrictions imposed in different parts of the country due to the second Covid-19 wave could lead to job losses, similar to what was witnessed in 2020. The unemployment rate touched 8.6 per cent for the week ending April 11, from just 6.7 per cent two weeks ago, according to fresh data released by CMIE. Read | Covid-19: Over 9 …

India's unemployment rate rises to 6.98%: CMIE
4 years, 2 months ago

India's unemployment rate rises to 6.98%: CMIE

India Today  

India has recorded a spike in its unemployment rate in both urban and rural areas in the month of October, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. In October, India's unemployment rate stood at 6.98 per cent. The data shows a big jump in unemployment in the month of October as it stood at 6.90 per cent, an increase …

India's unemployment rate back at pre-lockdown levels, jobs on the rise: CMIE
4 years, 6 months ago

India's unemployment rate back at pre-lockdown levels, jobs on the rise: CMIE

India Today  

India’s unemployment rate has eased to pre-lockdown levels of 8.5 per cent in the week ended June 21, said the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. CMIE managing director and CEO Mahesh Vyas said, “In the first three weeks of June the unemployment rate dropped dramatically to first, 17.5 then 11.6 per cent and now 8.5 per cent.” He went on …

India’s unemployment rate saw a small dip in 2018-19, says survey
4 years, 7 months ago

India’s unemployment rate saw a small dip in 2018-19, says survey

The Hindu  

India’s unemployment rate improved from the 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18 to 5.8% in 2018-19, says the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Thursday. The labour force participation rate also improved marginally, from 36.9% in 2017-18 to 37.5% in 2018-19. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people without work …

Rural unemployment rate falls to 17.92%, lowest since lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Rural unemployment rate falls to 17.92%, lowest since lockdown

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Rural unemployment rate in India dropped to 17.92% in the week ended 31 May as against 25.09% in the previous week, marking the lowest job loss rate since the country went into a preventive lockdown in the fourth week of March. The national unemployment rate also fell to a two-month low in the week ended 31 May on …

Unemployment at 27.11%: Experts Say ‘Jobs Bloodbath’ to Worsen
4 years, 8 months ago

Unemployment at 27.11%: Experts Say ‘Jobs Bloodbath’ to Worsen

The Quint  

India’s unemployment rate soared to an unprecedented 27.11% for the week ending 3 May, according to data released by Mumbai-based think tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. The unemployment rate in urban areas was marginally higher at 29.22% while rural unemployment rate was at 26.16%. The unemployment rate for the month of April saw a gigantic rise to 23.52% from …

India's urban unemployment rate drops to 9.3 pc in Jan-Mar 2019: Govt data
5 years, 1 month ago

India's urban unemployment rate drops to 9.3 pc in Jan-Mar 2019: Govt data

India TV News  

The urban unemployment rate in the country fell to 9.3 per cent during January-March 2019 from 9.8 per cent in April-June 2018, government data showed on Saturday. The data showed that the unemployment rate in urban areas among males was estimated at 8.7 per cent during January-March 2019 as compared to 9 per cent during April-June 2018. The statement on …

A rural stimulus: On MGNREGA wage hike
5 years, 3 months ago

A rural stimulus: On MGNREGA wage hike

The Hindu  

The government’s statistical machinery has begun work on revising the indices that capture the trends in consumer prices experienced in rural India. But two-thirds of the dated inflation index is still driven by food prices, which may effectively end up understating the price pressures facing rural households. This depressant effect could be accentuated when low food inflation coincides with decelerating …

Unemployment rate among urban youth highest in December quarter; Bihar, Kerala among states with maximum number of jobless youngsters
5 years, 7 months ago

Unemployment rate among urban youth highest in December quarter; Bihar, Kerala among states with maximum number of jobless youngsters

Firstpost  

Another side of the rising unemployment rate is that the job seekers between the age group of 20 and 29 opted for higher studies or decided to wait for their desired job according to their educational qualifications. The unemployment rate among urban youth is the highest among all other groups in the country during the third quarter of 2018. The …

50 lakh people lost job opportunities after demonetisation, says study
5 years, 8 months ago

50 lakh people lost job opportunities after demonetisation, says study

The Hindu  

Since the November 8, 2016 demonetisation, at least five million people lost opportunities to work across the country, while the overall unemployment rate doubled between 2011 and 2018 to 6%, says a 'State of Working India' report published by the Centre for Sustainable Employment of the Azim Premji University that was released on Tuesday. On the demand side, there has …

There is no clear picture on unemployment in India
5 years, 11 months ago

There is no clear picture on unemployment in India

Hindustan Times  

I’m not surprised the jobs and unemployment situation has hit the headlines two months before the elections. The government also claims that an economy cannot be growing at 7 and 8% — whilst investment is declining and exports are stagnating — without creating jobs unless there’s a miraculous explosion in productivity, which clearly hasn’t happened. So, to buttress the belief …

It’s a great leap backward on the employment front in India’s rural areas
5 years, 11 months ago

It’s a great leap backward on the employment front in India’s rural areas

Live Mint  

Shiv Prasad has a plan—one that he feels can change his destiny. “The problem is that we, being part of the government, cannot acknowledge that demonetization seriously disrupted the flow of activity and massively contributed to employment-related problems.” A visit to a government-run industrial training institute in Banda, nestled inside a village named Motihari, is testimony to the utter lack …

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rajiv Saxena-Deepak Talwar deportation, NSSO data on job crisis, controversial Michael Jackson documentary; today's must-read stories
5 years, 11 months ago

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rajiv Saxena-Deepak Talwar deportation, NSSO data on job crisis, controversial Michael Jackson documentary; today's must-read stories

Firstpost  

The rise in unemployment rate can be traced to various factors. Rajiv Saxena-Deepak Talwar deportation gives BJP a potent weapon against Rahul Gandhi’s Rafale guns In this game of perceptions where narratives attempt to shape the reality, the deportation of Saxena and Talwar gives BJP the chance to highlight Modi’s image as an “anti-corruption crusader” and a “doer” who “keeps …

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