TNPSC Thervupettagam

Rural Youth Employment Report – 2024

August 14 , 2024 102 days 212 0
  • Nearly half of rural youth in India’s primary source of income was from sales of agricultural produce.
  • It is followed by daily wage labour and retail or wholesale trade
  • Majority (70% - 85%) of those currently engaged in the workforce in some capacity said they were looking for a change in work.
  • Driver or electrician job were popular among men respondents.
  • Tailoring (64.6%) and beauty (23%) were popular among women respondents.
  • 55% men and 40% women currently owning businesses also wanted to transition to a salaried job.
  • Over 60 per cent male and 70 per cent females preferred to find work in or close to their villages, even when income was 20-30 per cent lower.

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