New Delhi: The unemployment rate (UR) in India among persons of age 15 years and above declined to 5.2 per cent in July-September this year from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter of April-June, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

The share of rural employment in the agriculture sector rose from 53.5 per cent to 57.7 per cent during July-September due to Kharif agricultural operations, the official statement said.

The share of workers engaged in the urban tertiary sector also increased to 62 per cent during July-September from 61.7 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting a higher level of employment.

Self-employed workers in rural areas witnessed a notable rise to 62.8 per cent during July-September from 60.7 per cent in the preceding quarter of Ap

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