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Urban unemployment rate hits fresh low of 6.4% in Q2 FY25: PLFS data

The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to 6.4 per cent in the July-September quarter, according to the National Sample Survey Survey (NSSO). Joblessness, or unemployment rate, is defined as the percentage of unemployed people in the labour force. The unemployment rate in the September quarter of FY24 was 6.6 per cent. The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in the previous April-June quarter of FY25 was 6.6 per cent in urban areas, the 24th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed. The unemployment rate among females (aged 15 years and above) in urban areas declined to 8.4 per cent in July-September 2024 from 8.6 per cent in the same quarter a year ago. The rate was 9 per cent in April-June, 2024. Among males, the unemployment rate in urban areas declined to 5.7 per cent in July-September 2024 from 6 per cent in the same quarter a year ago. The rate was 5.8 per cent in April-June 2024. Labour force participation rate in .

Urban unemployment rate hits fresh low of 6.4% in Q2 FY25: PLFS data
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

Gaming industry can possibly boost employment growth: Priyank Kharge

Calling Karnataka the "innovation and skilling capital of the country," he also highlighted the various centres for animations, visual effects etc., which have been set up in the state

Gaming industry can possibly boost employment growth: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 9:04 AM IST

Urban unemployment rate declines to 6.6% in Q1 FY25, shows PLFS data

In contrast, the female unemployment rate increased to 9 per cent in Q1 FY25 from 8.5 per cent in Q4 FY24

Urban unemployment rate declines to 6.6% in Q1 FY25, shows PLFS data
Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 12:01 AM IST

Unemployment biggest worry in India, world's fastest growing economy: Poll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP, widely expected to return to power for a third straight term, had promised to create more jobs when elected in 2014

Unemployment biggest worry in India, world's fastest growing economy: Poll
Updated On : 24 Apr 2024 | 8:43 AM IST

A third of China's city dwellers face danger of land sinking, says study

About a third of China's urban population is estimated to be at risk due to land subsidence, shows a new finding which researchers said is indicative of a global phenomenon. China's urban area below the sea level could triple by 2120, potentially affecting 55 to 128 million residents, it found. Using satellite data, the research team studied 82 cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, with a collective population of nearly 700 million people. The team, including researchers from the University of East Anglia, UK, found that 45 per cent of the urban land area analysed was sinking, with 16 per cent sinking at the rate of 10 millimetres a year. Hotspots included Beijing and the coastal city of Tianjin, they said. The study estimated that 270 million urban residents could be affected, with nearly 70 million experiencing rapid subsidence of 10 millimetres a year or more. The findings are published in the journal 'Science'. Caused mainly by human activities in cities, land sinking can a

A third of China's city dwellers face danger of land sinking, says study
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Fastest growing occupation for young: Unpaid help in household enterprises

Women dominated the household unpaid category while it was own-account for men within self-employment

Fastest growing occupation for young: Unpaid help in household enterprises
Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 9:24 PM IST

Delhi LG Saxena orders termination of two non-official members of DUSIB

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has ordered the termination of two non-official members of DUSIB who were serving as expert members without any requisite qualification in urban planning, Raj Niwas officials said on Thursday. Saxena issued the directions in the exercise of his powers under section 4(2) of the DUSIB Act, 2010, they added. However, the Delhi government later issued a statement saying the appointment of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) members lies in the domain of the elected government and not the LG. Raj Niwas officials earlier said that of the two officers whose services were ordered to be terminated, one has been serving as an expert member of DUSIB for nine years while the other was appointed as a non-official member on March 9, 2022. Both were drawing hefty remunerations in contravention of the law, they added. Saxena also sought a panel of fresh names for expert members who fulfil the requisite qualifications within a week, an official said.

Delhi LG Saxena orders termination of two non-official members of DUSIB
Updated On : 08 Mar 2024 | 6:54 AM IST

Taiwan signs migrant worker MoU with India, seen as new source of labour

The ministry will formally notify lawmakers of the MOU and hold follow-up meetings with Indian officials, according to the statement

Taiwan signs migrant worker MoU with India, seen as new source of labour
Updated On : 17 Feb 2024 | 1:47 PM IST

PM to give appointment letters in Port Blair 'Rozgar Mela' on Feb 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters through video conferencing to newly recruited individuals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at a 'Rozgar Mela' (employment fair) to be held here on February 12, an official said. All the selected candidates have been informed that offer of appointment orders will be issued during the 'Rozgar Mela' scheduled to be held on February 12 and they were requested to be present at the Netaji Stadium, the official said. "A Rozgar Mela (employment fair) is scheduled to be held on February 12 at Netaji Stadium in Port Blair. All selected candidates to various Group C posts (lists issued by the local administration on January 24 and February 6, 2024) will be given their appointment letters", he said. A total of 2,721 people will be given appointment letters in the mela, the official said. Union Minister of State (Commerce and Industry) Som Prakash will be the chief guest and the Lieutenant Governor and Vice Chairman of Islands ...

PM to give appointment letters in Port Blair 'Rozgar Mela' on Feb 12
Updated On : 10 Feb 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

Blue-collar workforce in India saw 7% rise in hiring in 2023: Indeed report

Indeed, a global hiring and matching platform, surveyed 1,223 employers, 2,671 blue-collar jobseekers, and 2637 white-collar jobseekers

Blue-collar workforce in India saw 7% rise in hiring in 2023: Indeed report
Updated On : 13 Dec 2023 | 2:53 PM IST

National Career Service portal registers 3.57 mn vacancies in 2022-23

The National Career Service (NCS) portal registered the highest vacancies during 2022-23 with nearly 35.7 lakh vacancies having been reported by employers on it, compared to 13 lakh vacancies

National Career Service portal registers 3.57 mn vacancies in 2022-23
Updated On : 11 Apr 2023 | 4:44 PM IST

Transition to vulnerable employment subsides in recent years: Report

Fewer distress-induced job transitions occurred in Q2CY2021, and only around 20 per cent of salaried and self-employed workers transitioned either into casual-wage work or exited the labour force

Transition to vulnerable employment subsides in recent years: Report
Updated On : 05 Apr 2023 | 11:48 AM IST

Consumer sentiments high on expectations

We see a fairly remarkable improvement in the Indian consumer sentiments during the first 10 weeks of 2023

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2023 | 11:59 PM IST

Employment inches up in urban India

There was a marginal improvement in India's labour participation rate to 39.92% in February compared to 39.8% in January 2023

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 11:59 PM IST

Rajasthan govt increases workdays to 125 under its job guarantee scheme

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal to increase the number of workdays from 100 to 125 under the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme. A state government statement said that the scheme, started on the lines of central government's Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, is proving helpful for the jobless in the cities. This amendment will be effective from April 1, 2023. An expenditure of about Rs 1,100 crore is likely to be incurred for providing additional 25 days' work to the urban unemployed, the statement said. Gehlot had made the announcement in the budget 2023-24. The scheme was implemented in the year 2022-23. Last year, a budget of Rs 800 crore was allocated to provide 100 days of employment per family under the scheme. Under the scheme, people can get work through a job card, which they can issued by producing Jan Aadhaar card and fulfilling other formalities. The scheme provides work in several fields such as environment protection, water conservatio

Rajasthan govt increases workdays to 125 under its job guarantee scheme
Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 8:55 PM IST

Unemployment rate rises to 16-month high of 8.30% in Dec 2022: CMIE

The urban unemployment rate rose to 10.09% in December from 8.96% in the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate slipped to 7.44% from 7.55%, the data showed

Unemployment rate rises to 16-month high of 8.30% in Dec 2022: CMIE
Updated On : 01 Jan 2023 | 8:45 PM IST

What explains wide rural-urban divide despite more job creation?

Despite lay-offs in tech sector, employment by Indian listed companies touched an all-time high. But the rural-urban divide shows that the pick-up is uneven. What is behind this uneven job creation?

What explains wide rural-urban divide despite more job creation?
Updated On : 30 Nov 2022 | 12:37 PM IST

Urban unemployment rate drops for fifth quarter to 7.2%: NSO survey

The unemployment rate among men and women has been estimated at 6.6 and 9.4 per cent, respectively

Urban unemployment rate drops for fifth quarter to 7.2%: NSO survey
Updated On : 24 Nov 2022 | 11:01 PM IST

9 in 10 Indian leaders question employees' productivity in hybrid work

At least 91 per cent of leaders feel the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence in employees being productive, a Microsoft study

9 in 10 Indian leaders question employees' productivity in hybrid work
Updated On : 29 Sep 2022 | 2:00 PM IST

Recovery deep dive: Top 5 states bag lion's share in formal jobs post Covid

India's post-pandemic recovery appears to be shaping up like the letter K. In a three-part series, Business Standard illustrates how the K-shaped recovery is widening the inequality among states

Recovery deep dive: Top 5 states bag lion's share in formal jobs post Covid
Updated On : 26 Sep 2022 | 11:09 PM IST