Unemployment up marginally in India

The government today said that unemployment has increased marginally in the country.
Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Kodikunnil Suresh said, as per the results of the surveys conducted during 2009-10 and 2011-12, unemployment has marginally increased from 2.0 per cent to 2.2 per cent.
However, total employment increased from 465.5 to 474.1 million persons, he said.
"Filling up of vacancies in posts in various Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings including railway and other departments is a matter of priority and is being actively pursued," he said.
Vacancies are filled up on an ongoing basis as per requirements of various departments, he added.

To another question, Suresh stated that as per data collected from the state governments, about 5.10 lakh and 4.72 lakh persons were provided employment through Employment Exchanges during year 2010 and 2011, respectively.