India unemployment at 5% in Jan-Mar as female joblessness rises
NewsBytes | May 12, 2026 12:39 AM CST
India labor force participation slips slightly
Labor force participation slipped a bit, meaning fewer people are working or looking for jobs: just over half the population is employed now.
Chhattisgarh topped the state charts for joblessness at 9.5%.
Agriculture still employs the most people (41%), but services and industry aren't far behind.
Most people are self-employed (56%), much more than those in regular jobs or casual gigs.
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