Trends and Status of Female Participation in Indian Labour Force

Authors

Dr. Mamatha S M, Chaitra S T

Abstract

Women's labour force participation is crucial for inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, and gender equality, enhancing household incomes and boosting national productivity. It promotes diverse workplaces, utilizes human capital effectively, and drives sustainable development. The intention of the study is to investigate the changing patterns of female labour force participation (FLFP) over time and to assess the differences in participation of female labour force across rural and urban regions. This paper is based on secondary data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which reveals significant growth in participation of females in labour force of the country and also rural-urban disparities, with rural LFP at 47.6% compared to 28.0% in urban areas in 2023-24.

Keywords