The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Labour Force Participation among Non-Student Youth in Haryana

This research paper examines the impact of socioeconomic factors on the labour force participation of non-student youth in Haryana, India.The study uses data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of 2020-21, which was collected through appropriate software and analyzed using the odd ratio of logit model.The sample includes 2,005 individuals between the ages of 15-29 who were not enrolled in any educational institute during the survey period, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO).The study finds that several factors significantly affect the labour force participation of non-student youth, including family size, year in education, number of jobs, percentile of income, marital status, and caste.The study reveals that family size has a negative impact on labour force participation, which suggests that larger families may rely on a smaller number of family members to generate income.The number of jobs also significantly impacts labour force participation, with individuals having more jobs being more likely to participate in the labour force.The study also finds that income inequality plays a significant role, with individuals in the top 20 percent of income being more likely to participate in the labour force than those in the bottom 40 percent.Additionally, marital status is a significant factor, with unmarried individuals being more likely to participate in the labour force than married individuals.The study also reveals that caste plays a significant role in determining labour force participation, with individuals from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes being less likely to participate in the labour force than those from the General category.Interestingly, the study finds that gender does not significantly affect labour force participation, suggesting that both males and females in the sample are equally likely to participate in the labour force.Overall, the study provides insights into the factors that determine labour force participation among non-student youth in Haryana.The findings suggest that policymakers should focus on reducing income inequality, creating more job opportunities, and addressing issues related to caste discrimination to increase labour force participation among young people in the region.