The participation of women in India’s workforce has shown significant improvement over the past six years, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Responding to a query by MP Sagarika Ghose, Karandlaje highlighted the rise in the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women aged 15 and above.
According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey data, the WPR reached 40.3% and LFPR rose to 41.7% in 2023-24, compared to 22.0% and 23.3% in 2017-18.
The LFPR represents percentage of individuals in labour force those working, seeking work, or available for work in population.
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“Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the government,” Karandlaje stated in her written response. She outlined various initiatives undertaken by the government to enhance female workforce participation.
The minister emphasized that the government has incorporated several provisions in labour laws to ensure equal opportunities and a conducive work environment for women. Key measures include:
These efforts aim to create a supportive framework for women in the workforce.
In addition to policy reforms, the government is implementing multiple schemes to boost women’s employability and overall LFPR.
The budget also introduced:
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