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PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY(2023-24)

The *Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)* is an initiative by the *National Statistical Office (NSO)* of India to provide comprehensive and timely data on employment and unemployment trends in the country. Launched in *April 2017**, it replaced the older **Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS)* conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). *Key Features of PLFS:* 1. *Annual and Quarterly Reports* *Annual survey:* Covers both rural and urban areas. *Quarterly survey:* Covers only urban areas, providing more frequent updates on employment trends. 2. *Employment Indicators Measured:* *Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)* – Percentage of the working-age population that is working or seeking work. *Worker Population Ratio (WPR)* – Percentage of employed persons in the working-age population. *Unemployment Rate (UR)* – Percentage of the labour force that is unemployed. 3. *Types of Employment Status Measured:* Self-employed Regular wage/salaried Casual labour Contractual jobs 4. *Significance of PLFS:* Helps policymakers in assessing employment trends. Guides decisions on labour laws, skill development, and economic policies. Provides data for understanding gender-based employment patterns and informal sector trends. Would you like a more detailed explanation on any specific aspect?