A CSEP paper says India could add $700 billion to $1.4 trillion to GDP by increasing women’s workforce participation. The deeper issue is not only norms, but the shortage of …
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Female Workforce Participation
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Labour Market Dynamics in Million-plus Cities: Indian Women are Getting Better Jobs, But Men are Still Paid More
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainIndia’s million-plus cities offer women more regular wage jobs and better earnings than the urban average. But MoSPI data also shows a sharp gender income gap and care burden.
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India’s Women are Leaving Invisible Family Labour Behind and Moving to Self-Employment. What Comes Next?
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainMore Indian women appear to be moving from unpaid family work into self-employment. The shift could improve inclusion, but only if it brings income, control and protection.
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Female Workforce Participation is not only a social priority. It is a corporate productivity strategy. Companies that help women enter, stay, return, and lead can strengthen talent pipelines, reduce attrition, …