The Regime Must Treat the Issue of Unemployment with Seriousness

Resolutions passed at the National Secretariat Meeting of the Social Democratic Party of India held on 7 March 2026 in New Delhi

Resolution No. 2

The Regime Must Treat the Issue of Unemployment with Seriousness

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above has increased in both rural and urban areas.

At the same time, graduate unemployment is also on the rise, as reported by the India Press Agency. Women’s unemployment remains a serious concern, as female labour force participation often includes unpaid helpers in family farms or enterprises, workers who do not receive any direct income.

All available reports indicate that unemployment is increasing across both labour and white collar sectors. Government welfare schemes have proven ineffective. Programmes such as the PM Internship Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) are failing to reach those who are desperately in need of jobs or self employment opportunities.

The SDPI resolves that the Union Government must treat unemployment as a serious national issue and address it with urgency, rather than engaging in false political narratives and distractions that ignore the suffering of millions of unemployed youth.