India’s unemployment rate stayed unchanged in June 2026, but urban joblessness rose slightly. Women’s labour force participation remained stable, with urban women still lagging.
Women Employment India
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PLFS Jan-March 2026 shows sharply different employment realities for young women across Indian states. Haryana has low participation, Punjab has high female unemployment, Himachal has higher participation but joblessness, and …
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The PLFS Data for Q1 2026 shows a steady labour market on the surface, but women’s employment tells a more difficult story. Female LFPR remained low at 34.7%, urban female …
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India’s job growth hides a deeper issue. Millions of women are missing from the workforce and not even counted as unemployed. Here is why it matters.
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India’s Female LFPR in 2025 rose to 34.9% in the October–December quarter, adding nearly 60 lakh women to employment. This detailed analysis breaks down the numbers, sectoral shifts, and what …