Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Precarious jobs, low earnings, and unpaid work haunt India’s economy
A recently released government report captures a reality where unpaid labor, especially of women, has increased significantly, informal work has increased, agriculture is increasingly the mainstay of work, and low-paying self-employment dominates the world of work
Three key issues that India’s budget should address
Government finances and policy need to be reoriented towards the people, away from corporate fat cats. The focus needs to be on providing jobs, addressing inflation, and lifting incomes and wages
UP Elections: Double engine has left urban youth stranded
In the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh which is set to see elections soon, urban youth in the15-29 age range are facing lethal unemployment, with rates above 20% for the past three years
