India’s Women at Work: Record Numbers, Mixed Reality
India has witnessed a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) over the past several years, reflecting notable changes in women’s engagement with the labour market. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the FLFPR increased from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24, representing one of the fastest increases among developing…