Youth jobs struggle as gender gap widens
Synopsis Youth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen to 19.6 percent, indicating a growing
Synopsis Youth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen to 19.6 percent, indicating a growing disparity.
The gender gap in labour force participation has also widened considerably across many states. Twelve states and union territories are reporting unemployment rates above the
national average. Overall labour force participation has slipped to 40.7 percent as female engagement declines.
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