The dataset records state-wise public sector (Central and State Government) figures across India from 2001 to 2011.
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| States | string | No | Name of the Indian state or union territory where the employment data applies. |
| March ending 2001 | float | Yes | Total public sector employment recorded for the state and sector for the year ending March 2001. |
| March ending 2003 | float | Yes | Total public sector employment recorded for the state and sector for the year ending March 2003. |
| March ending 2004 | float | No | Total public sector employment recorded for the state and sector for the year ending March 2004. |
It shows how Central Government allocations steadily declined in most states, with sharp falls in West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala. State Government figures, however, remained more stable, with growth in states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, though declines appear in Bihar and Tamil Nadu. Overall, the data reflects a gradual shift in public sector resource distribution, with notable variations between central and state trends.
The dataset is generally well-structured with consistent column naming and numeric formatting. A small number of missing values appear in several year columns, indicating incomplete reporting for certain states or sectors in those years. Most values appear as numeric employment counts with consistent formatting across rows.
Public sector employment analysis, government workforce distribution studies, economic and labor market research, regional employment comparison, policy analysis, and historical workforce trend analysis.
The dataset covers limited time points rather than continuous yearly data. Employment figures lack explicit unit descriptions and may represent aggregated counts or thousands. The dataset does not include demographic breakdowns, job categories, or department-level employment details.
The data was likely compiled from administrative government employment records or statistical reports that track workforce counts within central and state public sector institutions across Indian states and union territories.
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