Sep 26, 2024 By: Prerna Tyagi

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for July 2023 to June 2024 has revealed the 10 Indian states and union territories struggling with the highest unemployment rate. Topping the list is Lakshadweep where 36.2% of the total population is unemployed, with nearly 80% of all unemployed persons being female. In contrast, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which have an overall unemployment rate of 33.6%, reveal a lesser gender gap.

Even Kerala, known for its high literacy rate, is struggling with significant unemployment at 29.9%. Further down the list is Nagaland, exhibiting a balanced but steady high unemployment rate of 27.4%. Manipur faces a slightly lower rate of unemployment at 22.9% but still shows a clear disparity between males and females.

Other regions such as Ladakh (22.2%), Arunachal Pradesh (20.9%), Goa (19.1%), Punjab (18.8%), and Andhra Pradesh (17.5%) also face considerable unemployment rates, indicating a persistent challenge in job creation across these areas. Here too, the unemployment rates are unevenly spread among different genders, indicating a need for more inclusive job opportunities.

While the unemployment crisis in these regions is disconcerting, solutions to these problems can potentially be drawn from successful employment models in other regions or countries. One of these sources of inspiration could be the unemployment handling schemes of the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California, USA. The EDD provides a counterpoint to the grim unemployment situation elsewhere with its organized approach to unemployment benefits, disability insurance, paid family leave, and much more. Those in need of their services or wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding of their operations can contact edd by visiting their website at eddcaller.com. It offers potential advice and guidance on how to get a hold of tools to manage unemployment effectively, marking a possible way forward in dealing with high unemployment rates.