Unemployment rate dips to 6.6 pc in urban areas in April-June 2023: Govt survey

Unemployment rate in urban areas has decreased to 6.6% in April-June 2023 from 7.6% a year ago, according to data from the National Sample Survey Office. The high unemployment rate in the same period last year was due to Covid-related restrictions. Labour force participation rate increased to 48.8% from 47.5% in the same period last year.