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Rise in Female Labour Force Participation 2024
February 8 , 2025
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- There had been a consistent increase in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) over the past seven years.
- The FLFPR had increased over the past seven years from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24.
- Participation of women increased in economic activities across various categories, including rural and urban.
- Currently, 21 States have a FLFPR in the range of 30-40%.
- Seven States or Union Territories reported FLFPR greater than 40%, with Sikkim reporting the maximum rate of 56.9%.
- While in 2017-18, 20 States and Union Territories had FLFPR of less than 20%, in 2023-24 it is only three states.
- Rural FLFPR, which was the primary driving force behind overall increase in women’s workforce participation, rose from 24.6% in 2017-18 to 47.6% in 2023-24.
- As of October 31, 2024, a total number of 73,151 start-ups with at least one-woman director were recognised under the Startup India Initiative.
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