Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

The unemployment rate in India rose from 5.1% in April 2025 to 5.6% in May 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). This increase indicates a concerning trend in joblessness, particularly impacting youth and women across both urban and rural areas. The PLFS data is critical as it provides a comprehensive look at labour trends across demographics and regions. The rise also comes alongside a decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate to 54.8%, suggesting fewer people are either working or actively seeking jobs.