Q6. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for September 2026, what was the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for rural females aged 15 years and above?
✅ Correct Answer: 38.9%
According to the September 2026 PLFS Monthly Bulletin released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), rural female LFPR stood at 38.9%, increasing by 1 percentage point compared with September 2025.
📌 Important facts for competitive exams:
• Rural Female LFPR: 38.9%
• Overall Female LFPR: 34.6%
• Overall LFPR (15+ years): 55.5%
• Data source: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
• Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
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