A recent government survey covering July 2023 to June 2024 shows no major change in India's unemployment rate, while the manufacturing sector saw no job growth.
A minor increase in agricultural employment was noted. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in rural areas rose to 63.7%, and in urban areas to 52%. Women's workforce participation showed significant improvement, increasing from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24. Notably, Muslim women’s participation grew from 15% to 21.4%, and Hindu women from 26.1% to 33.3%.