UPSC 2023 GS-III · 15 marks · 250 words

Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.

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PLFS (2017-) replacing quinquennial EUS; UPS/CWS concepts distinguished
Structural character: skill mismatch (Skill India gap), 45%+ workforce in agriculture producing ~15% GVA
Measurement gaps: LFPR definitions, unpaid family work, gig/platform work uncaptured
Periodicity and urban bias of CWS; suggestion: high-frequency payroll (EPFO) triangulation
State of Working India (Azim Premji Univ) / CMIE as alternative series

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Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.

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