Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh Mandaviya
Published on: April 28, 2026, 3:19 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Female employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased work opportunities for women. The Female Labour Force Participation Rate has also climbed to 40 percent. These positive trends highlight a transformative improvement in female employment indicators across the nation.
