New Delhi:
The Delhi Labour Department’s employment exchange saw a remarkable surge in job seekers in 2024, reflecting a growing interest among highly educated candidates in government-supported employment initiatives. The exchange recorded 21,000 registrations, including 13,997 men, 7,025 women, and one transgender applicant.
Among the registrants, approximately 1,400 were postgraduates, 1,342 held diplomas, and five were PhD holders. Additionally, 10,069 candidates had matric, higher secondary, or intermediate-level education, highlighting a diverse applicant pool across educational qualifications.
Graduate applicants were led by the Arts stream, with 2,925 registrations, followed by 1,025 Science graduates, a notable rise from 663 in 2023.
According to data from PTI, Delhi’s unemployment rate increased to 2.1% in 2023-24, up from 1.9% the previous year. During the same period, the capital witnessed the registration of 1,567 trade unions, indicating a growing formalisation of the labour sector.
As of April 2025, the minimum wage was set at ₹18,456 per month for unskilled workers and ₹24,356 per month for graduates and above, offering competitive compensation across skill levels.
The data underscores the Delhi government’s sustained efforts to streamline employment opportunities and strengthen the city’s labour ecosystem, catering to a diverse and increasingly skilled workforce….(Agencies)
