India has recorded a significant expansion in employment, adding approximately 17 crore new jobs over a six-year period. According to data from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the total employment in the country rose from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, reflecting a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs. This growth comes alongside a steep decline in the unemployment rate, which dropped from 6.0% in 2017–18 to 3.2% in 2023–24. The increase in job creation spans multiple sectors, and a notable rise in female participation has emerged as a defining feature of India’s evolving labour landscape. Employment indicators show sustained improvement India’s labour market has shown consistent improvement in key employment indicators. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR

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