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In a significant development reflecting socio-economic shifts, the Ministry of Labour and Employment revealed that women's participation in India's workforce has risen sharply in recent years.
Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, reported a jump in the female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24.
Despite increasing access to higher education among Indian women, the challenge remains to translate this into proportional formal employment. However, the government notes a clear move towards formalization.
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