More jobs, but where? Nearly half of Rajasthan’s young workers are in fields for Rs 7,110
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By Hamza Khan, Jaipur | Sep 9, 2026
Key Findings:
– Nearly half of Rajasthan’s young workers (15-29) are now in agriculture (47 per 100), up from 39.3% eight years ago
– Median agricultural pay: Rs 7,110/month
– 61 per 100 young workers are self-employed
– 39 per 100 young workers are unpaid family labor (61 among women)
– Only 23% have regular salaried jobs (vs 29% national average)
– 84% have no social security coverage
Sector Breakdown (per 100 young workers):
– Agriculture: 47 (Rs 7,110)
– Construction: 14 (Rs 12,720)
– Manufacturing: 12 (Rs 10,670)
– Trade/Hospitality: 12 (Rs 12,390)
– Services: 11 (Rs 14,270)
– Transport/Logistics: 3 (Rs 15,330)
Other Data:
– Youth labor participation rose from 38% (2017-18) to 51% (2025)
– Youth unemployment: 12.3%
– 20.9% not in work, education, or training
– 99% of Rajasthan’s 3M+ enterprises are micro businesses
– District scores range from 55.9 (Jaipur) to 41.6 (Dungarpur)
The study, the Rajasthan Handbook of Youth Opportunity, was launched by Future of India Foundation and Seva Mandir, and recommends state employment policy reforms and reimagining employment exchanges as District Youth Resource Centres.
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