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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 ...

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...