Context: The third annual round of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data conducted during July 2019-June 2020 was released recently. There is evidence to suggest that the PLFS data may underestimate the loss of earnings and fall in consumption.
Key findings of the third annual round of PLFS 2019-20: From a paradox of jobless growth in the past, India seems to have come full circle with ‘growth less employment.’
What are the headline numbers of PLFS data misses? Understanding the puzzle of fall in unemployment despite decline in GDP.
Way forward: Steps needed to ensure credibility of data