India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Snapshot:

Urban LFPR broadly unchanged at 50.3% in March, 2026

Female labour force participation reported as 34.4% in March, 2026

Urban WPR remained stable in March, 2026

Overall Unemployment Rate (UR) stood at 5.1% in March, 2026

Female Unemployment Rate (UR) in rural areas remains stable in March, 2026

At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,75,262 persons surveyed.

persons surveyed in rural areas

persons surveyed in urban areas

The Monthly Bulletin for March, 2026 is available on the Ministry's website (https://www.mospi.gov.in).

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