New Delhi
The rate of unemployment in India rose to 6.98 percent in October from 6.67 percent in September amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data released by the country’s independent think tank Center for Monitoring Indian Economy. According to the CMIE data released on Monday evening, although the agricultural sector showed signs of robustness, unemployment in the sector rose in October. The unemployment rate in urban areas, however, saw a dip in the month, standing at 7.15 percent in October compared to 8.45 percent in September.—Xinhua
