According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, India's overall female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has risen to ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: 41.7%.
Explanation:
According to the Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), a significant improvement has been observed in the status of women in India.
FLFPR (Female Labour Force Participation Rate): The overall female labour force participation rate in the country (based on the 'Usual Status' approach) has risen to 41.7%.
Comparison: This represents a substantial increase of 4.7 percentage points compared to the 37.0% recorded in 2022-23. If we compare this with 2017-18 (when it stood at a mere 23.3%), the improvement is truly impressive.
Rural vs. Urban: The female participation rate in rural areas has risen to 47.6%, while in urban areas, it stands at 28.0%.
Other Key Figures from PLFS 2023-24 (Important for Exams):
- Competitive examinations (such as SSC, RRB, and UP SI) frequently feature questions regarding the definitions and current figures of these rates:
- LFPR (Labour Force Participation Rate): The percentage of individuals who are either employed or actively seeking work. For India, the overall rate (Male + Female) has risen to 60.1%.
- UR (Unemployment Rate): The percentage of individuals within the labour force who are unemployed. In India, this rate has declined to 3.2% (which is significantly lower compared to previous years).
- WPR (Worker-Population Ratio): The percentage of employed individuals within the total population. This rate has risen to 58.2%.
Additional Information (Definitions):
- Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): This initiative was launched in 2017 with the objective of generating more regular (both annual and quarterly) data on employment and unemployment indicators.
- Usual Status: This approach determines an individual's employment status based on a reference period of 365 days preceding the date of the survey. Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Which ministry releases the PLFS report?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Question: What was India's overall unemployment rate in 2023-24?
Answer: 3.2%.
Question: What is the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in rural India?
Answer: 47.6%.