India’s unemployment rate hit 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April. Rural youth are struggling more, with joblessness rising to 13.7%, while urban youth are facing a 17.9% rate. Ouch. Seasonal work changes are partly to blame.
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Rural youth joblessness jumped due to off-season shifts
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The urban rate slightly rose, now nearing 18%
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Job cuts hit women and young workers hardest
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MoSPI’s PLFS report confirms a growing worry
👉 Why this matters: India’s unemployment rate means fewer jobs = more stress on families and slower economic growth. Gen Z needs real opportunities, not just hope.
🔗 Source: CNBC TV 18
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