New Delhi: Increasing trend in overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons of age 15 years and above, indicating an increase in employment, continued for the fourth month in a row to touch 6-month high level of 55.4 per cent in October, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Participation of female in labour force observed consistent increase for the past four months for persons aged 15 years and above. This sustained growth in rural female participation signals strengthening economic inclusion in the economy.

The overall LFPR among female aged 15 years and above reached 34.2 per cent in October this year marking the highest since May, 2025 driven by the increase in female LFPR in rural areas.

Overall female LFPR showed an increasing tren

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