Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by which institution in India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) -
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is the most important source for measuring employment and unemployment data in India.
Periodic Labour Force Survey -
This survey is conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Its main objectives:
Short-term estimates: To estimate employment indicators (LFPR, WPR, UR) at three-month intervals in the 'Current Weekly Status' (CWS) for urban areas only.
Annual estimates: To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both 'Usual Status' and CWS for both rural and urban areas every year.
Key Indicators:
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR): The percentage of people in the population who are working or looking for work.
Worker Population Ratio (WPR): The percentage of employed persons to the total population.
Unemployment Rate (UR): The percentage of people in the labor force who are unemployed.