April 29, 2026 6:37 PM
PM Modi highlights significant rise in women’s employment rate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article highlighting the significant rise in women’s employment across India, pointing to improved job opportunities and greater workforce participation in recent years. In a post on X, the Prime Minister cited data shared by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, noting that the women’s employment rate has increased to 39 per cent in 2025 from 22 per cent in 2017. In his article Mandaviya said that the rise reflects a br...