India's First District-Level Labour Data Reveals Workforce and Youth Engagement Variations
India's first district-level labour data from the National Statistics Office reveals significant variations in labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and youth engagement across districts. Surat in Gujarat leads with the highest labour force participation and worker population ratios, while Darbhanga in Bihar records the lowest. Nearly one in four districts have over 30% of youth aged 15-29 not in employment, education, or training (NEET), with Odisha and Bihar showing particularly high NEET rates. The data highlights regional disparities and gender gaps in workforce participation.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 18 Sept, 11:44 am. Other outlets followed.