Women at Work

New research shows women’s leadership gains are beginning to slip. The decline reveals deeper problems in succession planning, sponsorship, feeder roles and enterprise decision-making.

Maharashtra’s proposed women lawmakers committee could bring fresh scrutiny to workplace harassment, PoSH compliance and corporate safety systems.

Uttar Pradesh’s economic ambition is rising, and so is women’s labour participation. But the one-trillion-economy goal needs women in stronger, safer and better-paid work.

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.

The Confidence Gap is not only about self-belief. It can affect women’s pay, promotions, visibility, leadership and wealth.

More 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.

India reaffirmed its commitment to women-led development at the SCO Women’s Forum 2026 in Bishkek, highlighting SHGs, Lakhpati Didis and Mission Shakti.

Wrapping at work sounds thoughtful, but it can quietly hold women back by shielding them from challenge, visibility and career-shaping opportunities.

From maternity support and girl-child savings to business loans, housing, childcare, safety, rural livelihoods and legal support, this guide explains major women-centric schemes in India in simple language.

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea concerning inadequate ladies’ Bar rooms and essential facilities for women advocates across court complexes in India.