Centre Contemplates Changes to PLFS in Urban Employment Reporting
Monday, 12 August 2024, 08:11
Government's Proposal for Monthly Job Surveys
The government is exploring the possibility of switching to a monthly reporting schedule from the current format of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which focuses on urban employment metrics.
Potential Benefits
- Improved employment data accuracy.
- Timely updates for better policy formulation.
- Enhanced responsiveness to changes in the job market.
An official mentioned that this could enhance how urban employment scenarios are monitored, leading to more informed decisions in the economic sector.
Conclusion
If the government follows through with this initiative, it could represent a significant paradigm shift in how employment data is collected and analyzed in India.
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