Labour force participation rate (LFPR) or people working or looking for jobs for the rural youth within the age group of 15-29 years declined to 37.8% in FY19, according to the latest period labour force survey More rural youth withdrew from the labour market in FY19 compared to the preceding year, confirming intensifying rural distress well before the pandemic hit the economy.
According to the latest period labour force survey released by the statistics department, labour force participation rate (LFPR) or people working or looking for jobs for the rural youth within the age group of 15-29 years declined to 37.8% in FY19 from 38.1% a year ago when measured through the usual status.