India's Statistics Ministry to Release City-Level Labour and Enterprise Reports
Statistics ministry plans city-level labour, enterprise reports
The Economic Times
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India plans to create detailed city-level reports for over 47 million residents in select cities, utilizing data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). This initiative aims to enhance urban statistics and support policy formulation.
- 01City-level reports will cover 47 million-plus residents in major Indian cities.
- 02Data sources include the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE).
- 03Key indicators will include unemployment rates, labour force participation, and enterprise metrics.
- 04Reports are expected to aid in city-level GDP estimation and policy formulation.
- 05Stakeholder feedback is invited until May 15, 2026.
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India is set to produce city-level reports for over 47 million residents in various cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata. These reports will utilize data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). The PLFS will provide insights into the labour force participation rate, unemployment rate, and employment status for individuals aged 15 and above. Meanwhile, ASUSE will focus on metrics such as the number of establishments, employment figures, and the gross value added (GVA) per establishment. The initiative aims to enhance urban statistics, support city-level policy formulation, and contribute to GDP estimation. The ministry has released a consultation paper and is seeking feedback from stakeholders by May 15, 2026. Reports are expected to be published annually, refining the indicators in collaboration with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG).
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This initiative will provide local governments with essential data to formulate effective policies that can enhance employment opportunities and economic growth.
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