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[pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025

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Why in the News?

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced major changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).

About Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS):

  • Purpose: To measure employment and unemployment nationwide.
  • Conducted by: National Statistical Office (NSO) under the MoSPI, it has been active since 2017.
  • Estimate 3 core indicators: Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR), and Unemployment Rate (UR).
  • Frequency: It provides Quarterly estimates for Urban areas and Annual estimates for both Rural and Urban areas.
  • Methodology: Employment is measured using 2 reference periods — Usual Status (activity in the last 365 days) and Current Weekly Status (activity in the last 7 days).
Note:

  • Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): It is defined as the percentage of persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population.
  • Worker Population Ratio (WPR): It is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.
  • Unemployment Rate (UR): It is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force.
[UPSC 2022] In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?

Options: (a) Central Statistics Office (b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (c) Labour Bureau * (d) National Technical Manpower Information System

 

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