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PLFS data reveals a volatile five-month trend for urban women (15-29 years), with joblessness higher than overall urban unemployment rate

Women's job woes

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PLFS data for August highlights the volatility in youth employment. The unemployment rate for urban women (15-29 years) surged to a high of 25.8 percent in June and has remained over 25 percent since then. Joblessness among urban women remains higher than the average urban unemployment rate. The trend shows the labour market remains a key challenge for young women.

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PLFS data reveals a volatile five-month trend for urban women (15-29 years), with joblessness higher than overall urban unemployment rate

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