Urban job participation rises, but women’s employment remains a weak link as India’s unemployment stays at 5.5%
India's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.5% in June for the third consecutive month, with urban job creation keeping pace with rising labour force participation. However, women's workforce participation, particularly in urban areas, remained low, highlighting a key structural challenge despite an otherwise resilient labour market, according to NSO data. India’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.5% in June for the third consecutive month, with urban job creation keeping pace with rising labour force participation. However, women’s workforce participation, particularly in urban areas, remained low, highlighting a key structural challenge despite an otherwise resilient labour market, according to NSO data.
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