Employment Rate of Women in India

Regarding the employment statistics for women in India:

What is it?

The Women’s Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) assessed by PLFS indicates the proportion of women involved in economic activities (self-employment, formal jobs, informal work).

(2017-24):

WPR increased from 22% to 40.3%.

Rural women's employment rises by 96%, while urban women's employment grows by 43%.

The percentage of female self-employment increased from 51.9% to 67.4%.

1.56 crore women entered the formal labor market and over 16 crore signed up on e-Shram.

Women-led MSMEs increased twofold, and 68% of Mudra loans were granted to women.

Gender budget rose by 429% over the past ten years.

Almost 50% of startups feature female directors