Social Sciences
3 years ago

India's Economic Growth at Risk as Female Workforce Participation Declines.

International journal of advance research and innovative ideas in education
DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN: AN ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Budihal Nikshep Basavaraj

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Gender discrimination affects women's economic prosperity in India, leading to low female labor force participation rates despite favorable economic conditions. Data shows that women make up only a quarter of the workforce, with rural areas experiencing a significant decline in female labor force participation. If women participated in the workforce at the same rate as men, millions more would join. This issue is crucial for India's economic growth during the current demographic dividend phase.