Million-plus cities outperform urban India in jobs, wages, and labour-force participation
Cities like Surat thrive, while Patna, Dhanbad, and Srinagar continue to face high unemployment
Low female workforce participation highlights the need for affordable childcare and flexible workplaces
Many manufacturing hubs report lower wages, pointing to the prevalence of low-skill jobs
PLFS counts even one hour of work as employment, which may understate job quality concerns
Bridging regional gaps needs investment, skill development, and support for labour mobility