November 28, 2024 6:43 PM

Women’s workforce participation sees steady growth, government initiatives boost employment opportunities

Women’s participation in India’s workforce has seen a remarkable rise in recent years, according to the latest Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women aged 15 years and above have steadily increased from 22.0% and 23.3% respectively in 2017-18 to 40.3% and 41.7% in 2023-24. The data reflects the government’s emphasis on employment generation and improving employability, with numerous initiat...