Youth employment remains weak in India, with joblessness rising and women facing higher unemployment than men. The gender gap in labour force participation also widened, with several states recording a wide gap between male and female participation. Anoushka Sawhney takes a look:1. Female youth unemployment rises sharply to 19.6%ET BureauYouth unemployment in urban areas 2. 12 states, UTs report unemployment above national rateET Bureau22 major states record unemployment 3. LFPR slips to 40.7% as female participation fallsET BureauLFPR figures
ET graphics| India’s youth jobs challenge deepens as gender gap widens
Youth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen to 19.6 percent, indicating a growing disparity. The gender gap in labour force participation has also widened considerably across many states. Twelve states and union territories are reporting unemployment rates above the national average. Overall labour force participation has slipped to 40.7 percent as female engagement declines.
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