Joblessness steady at 5.6% in June, youth jobless rate still above 15%

India’s unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above remained stable at 5.6% in June, mirroring May’s figures, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. While urban joblessness stood higher at 7.1%, rural areas reported 4.9%. The Labour Force Participation Rate and Worker Population Ratio experienced slight declines, attributed to seasonal agricultural shifts and domestic duties.