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Chhattisgarh Ranks 5th in Low Unemployment

  • 30 Sep 2024
  • 3 min read

Why in News?

Recently, Chhattisgarh has been recognized for achieving a low unemployment rate, ranking fifth among Indian states according to a recent central government survey.

Key Points

  • Survey Details:
  • Government's Role:
    • Chhattisgarh Chief Minister attributed the low unemployment rate to the government’s efforts in generating employment.
    • Initiatives have been implemented to create jobs and self-employment opportunities, particularly in rural and tribal areas.
  • Investment in Skill Development:
    • The state government plans to establish 160 industrial training institutes (ITI) aimed at providing employment-oriented skills to the youth.
    • ITIs will be modernized over the next three years with an investment of Rs 484 crore.
  • Innovative Educational Initiatives:

National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

  • The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) is a government agency that conducts surveys on a wide range of topics, including demographics, socioeconomic conditions, agriculture, and industry.
  • The NSSO was established in 1950 and has been under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) since 1999.
  • The NSSO's headquarters are located in New Delhi, and there is also a zonal office in Bangalore.
  • Here are some of the things the NSSO does:
    • Household surveys: The NSSO conducts surveys on household consumer expenditures and other topics.
    • Employment and unemployment: The NSSO conducts quinquennial surveys on employment and unemployment, which are a primary source of data on the labor force.
    • Housing conditions: The NSSO has conducted surveys on various aspects of housing conditions.
    • Informal enterprises: The NSSO has conducted surveys on informal non-agricultural enterprises and other topics.
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