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International Unemployment Day 2023: Date, history and significance

International Unemployment Day 2023: Date, history and significance

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

International Unemployment Day 2023: In the aftermath of World War I, the Great Depression, precipitated by a stock market crash in 1929, had a global economic impact. Unemployment became a widespread issue, with few social services available to assist those in need. 

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Unemployment rate surges to 8.3% in December; joblessness highest in Haryana at 37.4%

Unemployment rate surges to 8.3% in December; joblessness highest in Haryana at 37.4%

Mon, Jan 02, 2023

Among the states, unemployment continued to be the highest in Haryana at 37.4 per cent in December, followed by Rajasthan at 28.5 per cent, Delhi 20.8 per cent, Bihar 19.1 per cent and Jharkhand 18 per cent.

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Unemployment rate drops to 6.43%: These states have highest number of unemployed - check full list

Unemployment rate drops to 6.43%: These states have highest number of unemployed - check full list

Mon, Oct 03, 2022

Unemployment rate in the rural areas fell to 5.84 per cent in September from 7.68 per cent  in August

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Female workers decline, comprise only one fourth of worker population in India

Female workers decline, comprise only one fourth of worker population in India

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

Minister of Labour, S. Gangwar is of the opinion that the female workforce decline has more to do with increase in level of income in rural areas and higher educational attendance by women.  

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India's unemployment rate sees sharp decline: Report

India's unemployment rate sees sharp decline: Report

Sun, Mar 05, 2017

The number of works completed under MGNREGA increased by a whopping 40% to 50.5 lakh in 2016-17 compared to 36.0 lakh in 2015-16.

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