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

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In contrast, the female unemployment rate increased to 9 per cent in Q1 FY25 from 8.

While the jobless rate for young males declined, the unemployment rate for young females increased during the quarter.

Meanwhile, the share of salaried workers and casual workers increased to 49 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively, during the quarter.

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