According to Annual PLFS 2023-24 report:

Question

According to Annual PLFS 2023-24 report:

1. A. There is greater increase in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22 (Correct answer)
2. B. Among the 36 states and union territories, 90% states have a Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) (for all ages) below the national average of 43.7 percent
3. C. The share of female workers in agriculture has decreased significantly from 2017-18 to 2023-24
4. D. More than one of the above

Correct Answer

Option A — There is greater increase in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is There is greater increase in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22.

Key Points

• The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), records a sharper rise in the Labour Force Participation Rate of rural women than of urban women since 2021-22.
• This trend is attributed to greater participation of rural women in agriculture and allied activities, increased self-employment and unpaid family work, and the expansion of self-help groups and rural livelihood missions.
• Key PLFS concepts: LFPR is the share of population working or seeking work; the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the share actually employed; and the Unemployment Rate (UR) is the share of the labour force unemployed.
• PLFS began in 2017-18, replacing the earlier quinquennial employment surveys.

Exam Tip

• always note whether a figure refers to usual status or current weekly status.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

वार्षिक पीएलएफएस 2023-24 रिपोर्ट के अनुसार:

1. A. वर्ष 2021-22 के बाद से शहरी महिलाओं की तुलना में ग्रामीण महिलाओं के श्रम बल भागीदारी दर (LFPR) में अधिक वृद्धि हुई है।
2. B. 36 राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों में से 90 फीसदी राज्यों में कार्यबल भागीदारी दर (WPR) (सभी उम्र के लिए) राष्ट्रीय औसत 43.7 फीसदी से नीचे है।
3. C. कृषि में महिला श्रमिकों की हिस्सेदारी 2017-18 से 2023-24 तक काफी कम हो गई है।
4. D. उपरोक्त में से एक से अधिक