Unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Government survey
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Why in news
The National Statistical Office (NSO) reported a significant drop in India's unemployment rate to 4.7% in November, the lowest since April.
Background
The NSO, under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), conducted the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by surveying 3,73,229 people. The report highlights a rise in the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) to 55.8%, with a steady increase in female LFPR from June 2025 to November 2025.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNSO: National Statistical Office operates under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- FactUnemployment rate: Fell to 4.7% in November 2025
- FactLFPR: Rose to 55.8% overall, with urban unemployment at 6.5% in November
- FactPLFS: Surveyed 3,73,229 people for the Periodic Labour Force Survey
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the fluctuating Labour Force Participation Rate in India and suggest measures to enhance female workforce participation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Gendered participation gap: Structural barriers and safety concerns limiting female LFPR growth
- Rural-Urban divergence: Disparity in employment opportunities and migration-driven labor shifts
- Data reliability: Methodological nuances in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) sampling
Keywords: Labour Force Participation Rate · Periodic Labour Force Survey · Unemployment Rate · Demographic Dividend · Rural-Urban Migration
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