Data Narratives

How does labour force participation vary across Indian states?

Topics: Economy, Jobs, Labour Force, States

Some of India’s smaller states such as Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, and Nagaland had the highest labo...

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By Ananta Bhushan

20 September 2024

By Ananta Bhushan

20 September 2024 | Economy, Jobs, Labour Force, States

Some of India’s smaller states such as Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, and Nagaland had the highest labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2022-23. They also had higher female LFPR. Read more

By Akshi Chawla & Kulvinder Singh

13 September 2024 | Agriculture, Food Prices, Inflation

Soybean prices are on a downward trajectory. While that may spell respite for consumers, for farmers, the outlook is more pessimistic. Read more

By Kulvinder Singh

12 July 2024 | Employment, Factories, Manufacturing

The share of contract workers in India’s formal manufacturing workforce has grown from 23.1 percent in 2002-03 to 40.2 percent in 2021-22 Read more

By Akshi Chawla

15 May 2024 | Corporate Data, Female Labour Force Participation, POSH Act

The number of cases being reported by India Inc. has increased over the years. However, most cases are being reported by a small set of companies, raising concerns of possibly poor awareness and compliance at large Read more

By Kulvinder Singh

6 May 2024 | Economy, Labour Force Participation, Migration

A majority of those who had migrated as of 2020-21 had moved within the same state, and only a tenth of all migrants had moved for work-related reasons. Read more