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Women employment in India climbs to 39 percent by 2025 from 22 percent in 2017
India
Published on 28 April 2026
Big jump in work participation since 2017
India’s female employment is projected to rise to 39% by 2025, up sharply from 22% in 2017, according to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The Female Labour Force Participation Rate is also said to have climbed to 40%, signaling broader gains in women’s work participation and expanding opportunities.
- Women’s employment is set to reach 39% by 2025
- The rate rose from 22% in 2017
- Female labour force participation now stands at 40%
- Progress points to expanding work opportunities for women
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