Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)

     The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) aims to systematically assess the operational and economic performance of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments. Its scope includes the manufacturing, trade, and service sectors (excluding construction), specifically focusing on units outside the organized sector to provide a comprehensive data set for national accounts and policy formulation.
      The primary unit of inquiry for the ASUSE is the ‘Establishment.’ The survey focuses on key economic indicators, including the total number of establishments, workforce size, Gross Value Added (GVA) per employee/establishment, and wages paid to hired workers. Furthermore, it captures essential operational characteristics such as ownership type, location, nature of activities, registration status, and the adoption of information technology. The survey's scope is comprehensive, covering both rural and urban areas across India. The ASUSE 2026 survey is scheduled to commence in January 2026, spanning four quarters through December 2026. In accordance with the MoSPI sampling design, both central and state sample First Stage Units (FSUs) have been selected on a quarterly basis. To ensure consistency, state samples were drawn using the same methodology applied to the central samples.

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Kerala

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is a flagship survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, conducted since 2017 to generate reliable and timely labour force statistics. The survey provides comprehensive information on employment, unemployment, and other key characteristics of the labour market.In a significant initiative to strengthen the State Statistical system, the Government of Kerala actively participates in the implementation of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. As part of this initiative, the State conducts surveys by collecting an additional sample equivalent to the Central sample within the State, in coordination with the National Statistical Office.

Objectives of PLFS in Kerala

• To estimate key labour market indicators such as Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Rate (WPR), and Unemployment Rate (UR) for rural and urban areas of Kerala.
• To collect detailed information on employment and sector of work, including the nature of employment, earnings, hours of work, and access to social security benefits.
• To capture socio-economic characteristics of the workforce in Kerala, such as age, sex, educational attainment, and activity status.
• To analyse structural changes and emerging trends in Kerala’s labour market, including sectoral shifts and workforce participation patterns.

By pooling data collected through Central and State samples, State can generate statistically robust district-level estimates. This enhanced dataset supports evidence-based policy formulation, planning, and monitoring of labour and employment programmes in the State.