Archive · 23 Jul 2025

India's Government Rejects Reuters Unemployment Report

India's Government Rejects Reuters Unemployment Report

Imagine some reporters wrote a story saying that many people in India don't have jobs, based on what some experts think.

The government says that's not true.

They use official numbers from surveys, like the PLFS, which collect data by asking many people directly.

The government's data shows more people are working and fewer are jobless.

They also say their methods are clear and match how other countries collect data.

The government believes its data is more reliable because it's based on real numbers, not just opinions.

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