women workforce India

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 …

Ashoka University’s finding that 73% of working Indian women leave jobs after childbirth should worry every employer. This is not only about maternity. It is about talent, care, bias and …

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.

PLFS Jan-March 2026 shows sharply different employment realities for young women across Indian states. Haryana has low participation, Punjab has high female unemployment, Himachal has higher participation but joblessness, and …

Digital Work is often seen as a solution for women’s workforce participation. But women need more than access to online jobs. They want flexibility, safety, stable income, respect, and real …

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, …

Women make up around 43% of STEM graduates in India, but their presence drops sharply in core engineering fields and niche technology roles. The Gender Gap in STEM now sits …

Godrej Agrovet has launched the Disha programme to empower women in agriculture by bridging the gap between education and employment. This article explores what the initiative means for the future …

The Kaushalya Programme by Tata Motors is creating pathways for women to enter manufacturing roles through structured training, work experience, and placement support.