Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- India has recorded a steady rise in employment levels over the past several years, according to official data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The survey, which has been carried out annually since 2017-18, covering the period from July to June, indicates a consistent improvement in labour market outcomes.

As per the latest available Annual PLFS Report for 2023-24, the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased from 46.8 per cent in 2017-18 to 58.2 per cent in 2023-24, reflecting a clear upward trend in employment across the country.

Employment generation, along with improving employability, re...