Women’s Workforce Participation Rises to 40%, Enterprise and Skilling Initiatives Expand

October 15, 2026 4:16 PM

Women’s Workforce Participation Rises to 40%, Enterprise and Skilling Initiatives Expand

Women’s participation in India’s workforce has increased significantly in recent years, with the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rising from 23.3 per cent in 2017-18 to 40 per cent in 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women also increased from 22 per cent to 38.8 per cent during the same period. An estimated 20 crore women aged 15 years and above were employed in India in 2025. The figures reflect a broader shift ...

Women’s participation in formal workforce rises by 18.4% in four years: minister

July 28, 2025 4:27 PM

Women’s participation in formal workforce rises by 18.4% in four years: minister

The participation of women in India’s formal workforce has witnessed a notable increase, with the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for females aged 15 years and above rising from 23.3% in 2019-20 to 41.7% in 2023-24, marking a growth of 18.4 percentage points, Parliament was informed on Monday. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, said the latest EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) payroll...