Country needs 50% more women in labour force, say experts
The New Indian Express|March 05, 2024
WOMEN can contribute significantly across industries, but at present, their participation in the organised sector is below 30%, say experts.
UMA KANNAN
Country needs 50% more women in labour force, say experts

With International Women's Day around the corner, experts reiterate the need for more women participation in the organised sector for the country to prosper.

NLB Services says the country needs 50% more women in the workforce to achieve its goal of becoming a $7 trillion economy by 2030. It points out that millions of Indian women are employed in the unorganised sector as daily wage labourers.

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