Hyderabad, March 23 -- A survey conducted by the Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) has highlighted significant economic trends among Muslim women in Telangana, revealing that 39 percent of them contribute to their households financially.

The survey, which took into account data from the Telangana government caste census, indicates that in households where the male earning member is unable to work or is jobless, nearly 90% of women take on the role of earners.

3000 women surveyed

The study, part of HHF's Ramzan assessment of the Muslim community, surveyed 3,000 women and found that 45% reported receiving encouragement to work, although most preferred remote work options.

The findings also pointed to a concerning economic landscape for men ...