Gujarat’s Labour and Employment Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya revealed that Gujarat holds the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 1.1%, well below the national average of 3.2%. This data, sourced from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of the Central government, highlights the success of the state’s employment and skill development initiatives.
Bavaliya emphasized that Gujarat leads the country in male labor force participation and ranks second in female labor participation. Presenting a budgetary demand of Rs 2,902 crore for the Labor, Employment, and Skill Development Department for the financial year 2026–27, he stated that the budget aligns with the state’s broader development objectives.
The minister underscored the importance of social security for workers and the enhancement of skill development to meet future economic demands. Gujarat aims to train nearly one crore additional skilled workers by 2030 to fulfill the targets set under the state’s long-term development vision. Additionally, the state has consolidated 29 labor laws into four labor codes to protect workers’ rights and improve the business environment for industries.
