Joblessness among those aged 15 and above falls in rural, urban areas in Oct-Dec: PLFS
India's unemployment rate for those 15 and above in rural areas dropped to 4% in Oct-Dec 2025, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate also saw a marginal increase to 55.8%, with female participation rising to 34.9%. 
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