Agricultur and the Labour Force Survey: Unveiling Employment Issues
Agricultur’s Growth in Workforce
Recent estimates from the 2023-24 PLFS report a staggering increase in India’s workforce to around 607 million from 563 million in the preceding year.
Employment Quality and Rural Challenges
Despite the growth, the data raises questions about job quality and sustainable employment levels. The rise in numbers does not necessarily translate to employment security or satisfactory labour force conditions, especially in the rural economy.
- Farming remains a vital component of India's employment landscape.
- Job quality issues persist across various sectors.
- Indian economy confronts challenges in balancing quantity with quality of employment.
Insights from the PLFS Report
The PLFS report highlights concerning trends that suggest a structural problem in the Indian economy's ability to provide robust employment opportunities, particularly for the labour force engaged in agricultur and related areas.
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