Increasing Female Employment in India
Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Summary
The female workforce participation rate has been steadily increasing in India since 2017–18. Examining the reasons behind this trend, the findings indicate a worsening nature for female employment in India, where most women entered the workforce as unpaid or subsidiary workers. Real earnings for workers have generally been declining or stagnant since 2017–18. Additionally, there has been a decline in real household expenditure from 2017–18 to 2023–24. These findings suggest a distress-driven inc
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Economic and Political Weekly
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right