Unemployment Rises in Rural India, Highest Among Christians and Muslims
Rural distress seems to be taking a toll on jobs with all religious groups registering an increase in unemployment, according to the latest edition of a biennial survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics.
According to the 68th round of the Employment and Unemployment Situation Among Major Religious Groups In India report, released on Friday, the unemployment rate in urban areas has declined even though it remains higher than in rural areas.
The report, based on a survey conducted by NSSO, shows that Christians are the worst hit on access to jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5 percent in rural and 5.9 percent in urban areas. Muslims are next with an unemployment rate of 3.9 in rural and 2.6 percent in urban areas.
The report states that the unemployment rate is 1.7 percent in rural and 3.4 percent in urban areas. In its previous report of 2013, the unemployment rate was 1.5 percent in rural and 4.8 percent in urban areas.
Source: Times News Network Graphic based on NSSO Survey 68th Round Data