Uttarakhand

• 03 Oct 2024

Uttarakhand Leads in Employment Growth

Why in News?

The Uttarakhand government claims significant progress in reducing unemployment, as highlighted in the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24 report.

Key Points

• Unemployment Rate Decline:
  • Overall unemployment decreased from 4.5% to 4.3%.
  • Most notable reduction in the 15-29 age group, dropping from 14.2% to 9.8%.
• Improvement in Worker Population Ratio:
  • Increased worker population ratio across all age groups in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23.
  • For ages 15-29: Increased from 27.5% to 44.2%.
  • For ages 15-59: Increased from 57.2% to 61.2%.
  • For ages 15 and above: Increased from 53.5% to 58.1%.
• Youth Labor Force Participation:
  • Increased participation in the labor force for youth (15-29 years) from 43.7% to 49%.
  • Labor force participation for ages 15-59 rose from 60.1% to 64.4%.
  • Ages 15 and above saw an increase from 56% to 60.7%.
• Surpassing National Averages:
  • Uttarakhand's labor population average for ages 15-29 is 49%, compared to the national average of 46.5%.
  • For ages 15-59, the state stands at 64.4% (national average: 64.3%).
  • For ages 15 and above, Uttarakhand is at 60.7% (national average: 60.1%).

Periodic Labour Force Survey Report

• About: It is conducted by the NSO under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to measure the employment and unemployment situation in India.
  • It was developed to address the limitations of earlier labour force surveys conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
• Two Primary Objectives of PLFS: It was designed with two major objectives for measuring employment and unemployment:
  • First Objective: To measure the dynamics of labour force participation and employment status at short intervals (every three months) for urban areas using the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach.
  • Second Objective: To measure labour force estimates for both rural and urban areas using the Usual Status and CWS parameters.
• Innovations in Sampling Design and Data Collection: The PLFS introduced changes in the sampling design and the structure of the schedule of inquiry compared to the previous quinquennial surveys conducted by the NSSO.
  • The PLFS also included additional data, such as the number of hours worked, which was not collected in the earlier quinquennial rounds of the NSSO.

Uttarakhand CM Honors 1822 Revolution Martyrs

Why in News?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister commemorated the martyrs of the 1822-24 Kunja Bahadurpur, Roorkee revolution during the 200^th Balidan Diwas.

Key Points

• Tribute to Martyrs:
  • CM paid homage to 152 martyrs of the 1822-24 Kunja Bahadurpur revolution.
  • The 1822-24 revolution refers to a historical event where people fought against British rule in India, seeking freedom and justice.
  • Tribute to key figures like Raja Vijay Singh and Senapati Kalyan Singh.
  • A book on the 1822-24 martyrs was released during the event.
  • CM announced efforts to designate the Balidani Sthal as a national memorial.
  • Commended the work of the Shaheed Raja Vijay Singh Memorial and the Kanya Shiksha Prasar Samiti for promoting the martyrs' legacies.
• Remembering National Leaders:
  • Earlier, Dhami honored Mahatma Gandhi on his 155^th birth anniversary and Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 120^th birth anniversary.
  • Emphasized Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence and their enduring influence.
• Alignment with National Goals:
  • Highlighted national efforts toward Atmanirbhar Bharat, aligning with Gandhi's vision for a clean, healthy, and prosperous India.