March 5, 2025 5:48 PM

Participation of Indian women in workforce rises from 23% to 42% in six years

The labour force participation rate for women in India has risen from 23% in 2017-18 to around 42% in 2023-24, with a notable increase in educated women joining the workforce, Union Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Wednesday. In her address at the Women in Services Sector CII Dialogue 2025, Dawra highlighted the significant strides made by women in India's economic landscape, finding employment across various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. She ...