Female Workforce Participation in Cities With Population Over 10 Lakh Rises to 27.2%. Now Look at the City Behind the Number. by Kabir Jain July 2, 2026 by Kabir Jain July 2, 2026 NSO data shows female workforce participation in cities with a population of over 10 lakh has risen to 27.2%. The rise is significant, but childcare and homemaking remain major barriers.
