<h1>India's 68th Survey Reveals 40% Labor Force Participation, Highlights Gender Disparities in Employment and Wages.</h1> The National Sample Survey Office released key indicators from its 68th round survey on employment and unemployment in India for July 2011-June 2012. The survey covered 101,724 households across rural and urban areas. Key findings include a labor force participation rate of about 40%, with significant gender disparities: 56% for males and 23% for females. The worker population ratio was 39%, and the unemployment rate was around 2%. The workforce grew by approximately 13.9 million between the 66th and 68th rounds. Employment distribution showed 52% self-employed, 18% regular wage/salaried, and 30% casual labor. Average daily wages varied significantly between rural and urban areas and by gender.