BusinessPhoto: The HinduIndia's Unemployment Falls but Decent Work Remains Elusive
India's unemployment rate dropped from 6.1% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24, with female workforce participation rising for the first time in decades. Despite these gains, concerns remain about the quality of jobs created, as many workers lack formal contracts, social security, and workplace rights. The International Labour Organization defines 'decent work' as employment with fair income, rights, and dignity, which many Indian workers still do not enjoy.
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