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:
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| [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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