Workforce and Employment
PLFS indicators (usual status)
| Indicator | 2019-20 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) | 56.3% | 64.3% |
| Worker Population Ratio (WPR) | 52.5% | 60.4% |
Employment by sector (PLFS 2023-24)
- Primary: 42.99%. Secondary: 25.7% (construction 14.94%). Tertiary: 31.31%.
- e-Shram: 36.08 lakh unorganised workers registered (November 2025).
Employment services
- About 1,400 counselling sessions (61,803 candidates), 10 job fairs with 276 on-spot placements, and 465 candidates sent for skilling (2025-26).
- Skill ecosystem: 26 polytechnics, 86 ITIs (54 government, 32 private), intake over 15,000; all government ITIs NCVT-affiliated.
Keep practising
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Prepared for exam revision from the J&K Economic Survey 2025-26, J&K Budget 2026-27, PRS Legislative Research, NITI Aayog and replies in Parliament and the Legislative Assembly. Figures are advance estimates or latest available and official replies sometimes differ, so check the latest Economic Survey and Budget before relying on them. Found a mistake? Tell us.