Chhattisgarh Ranks 5th in Low Unemployment: Key Insights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chhattisgarh ranks 5th in low unemployment among Indian states. |
| Source | National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 7th annual report via Periodic Labour Force Survey (July 2023 - June 2024). |
| Key Initiatives | - Job creation and self-employment opportunities in rural and tribal areas. - Establishment of 160 industrial training institutes (ITIs) with Rs 484 crore investment over three years. - Initiation of five IIT-modeled institutes. - Skill development in robotics and artificial intelligence for tribal youth. |
| Government's Role | Chhattisgarh Chief Minister credits low unemployment rate to government initiatives. |
| NSSO Overview | Established in 1950, under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) since 1999. Conducts surveys on household consumer expenditures, employment, housing conditions, and informal enterprises. Headquarters in New Delhi, with a zonal office in Bangalore. |