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Female Labour Force in India
October 18 , 2025
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- Female labour force participation in India rose from 23 percent in 2017–18 to approximately 42 percent in 2023–24.
- According to World Bank data, India recorded the highest increase in women's workforce participation among BRICS nations over the past decade.
- The rise is attributed to policy measures improving access to skills, credit, and formal employment for women.
- Government initiatives include 730 days of child care leave, 180 days of maternity leave, and same-station postings for spouses in government service.
- Women are exempted from fees for competitive examinations to encourage greater representation in government jobs.
- One Stop Centres provide integrated support for women facing violence, offering legal, medical, counselling, and shelter services.
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