Driving Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Economic Growth

Context Recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 data reveals significant growth in women’s FLFP, especially in rural India, where it surged from 18.2% to 35.5% over six years. However, this growth often reflects economic necessity, not empowerment. The structural barriers preventing gender equality demand urgent attention for sustainable and inclusive growth. Recent Incidents Highlighting…