India’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.4% in Q2: A Positive Economic Indicator India’s unemployment rate has significantly decreased to 6.4% during the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This marks a notable improvement compared to previous months, suggesting positive trends in India’s labor market….
Gig Workers on the Social Security Map: Government Pushes e-Shram Portal Registration Platform Aggregators to Onboard Workers for Access to Benefits The Ministry of Labour and Employment has taken a significant step towards extending social security benefits to gig and platform workers. They have directed platform aggregators (like ride-hailing services, online delivery platforms, etc.) to…
MOSPI Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced Data Access The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has launched the eSankhyiki portal, a significant stride towards improving data accessibility and transparency. This portal aims to provide comprehensive and real-time statistical data to researchers, policymakers, and the general public. The initiative aligns with the government’s vision of…
