In the first quarter of this fiscal year, urban areas have seen a decline in unemployment, reaching 6.6%, the lowest since 2018. Both males and females have experienced a drop in unemployment rates, with males at 5.9% and females at 9.1%. Youth unemployment rates for both genders have also seen improvements.
States like Delhi and Gujarat have reported rates lower than the national average, while states like Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan have rates higher than the average. Labor Force Participation Rate and Worker Population Ratio have also shown positive trends, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The data indicates a recovery in urban employment scenarios post the initial pandemic lockdowns.