The survey on the “Effect of Economic Slowdown on Employment in India” Covering April-June 2010 has been brought out by labour bureau under the ministry.
“While comparing the results of the last four quarterly surveys period that is June 2010 over June 2009, the employment at overall level has increased by 13.58 lakh,” it said. The survey covered sectors like textiles and apparels, leather, metals, automobiles, gems and jewellery, transport, IT/BPO and handloom/powerloom across 11 states and union territories.
Published 18 October 2010, 15:13 IST