<h1>Economic Survey 2015-16: Rural Labour Force Higher, Unemployment Rising; New Reforms Target Skills and Gender Gaps.</h1> The Economic Survey (2015-16) highlights that the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is higher in rural areas (54.7%) compared to urban areas (47.2%), with a significant gender gap favoring males. Unemployment rates are higher than previous reports, with rural areas at 4.7% and urban areas at 5.5%. The government has introduced labor reforms and skill development initiatives, such as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, to enhance employment opportunities. Women account for 57% of employment under MGNREGA, though their overall workforce participation remains low. The Time Use Survey aims to highlight women's unpaid contributions to the economy.