Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Female Labour Force Participation in AP Rises
The Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Andhra Pradesh has increased from 43.3% in 2021-22 to 44.8% in 2023-24.
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women also rose from 41.8% to 43.1% during the same period.
The central government has been implementing several programs to boost women's employability, such as the Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
These initiatives aim to provide better employment opportunities and skill development for women.
The information was shared in response to a query by Rajya Sabha member Sana Satish Babu.
Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Andhra Pradesh increased from 43.3% in 2021-22 to 44.8% in 2023-24.
Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women in Andhra Pradesh rose from 41.8% to 43.1% during the same period.
Government initiatives like Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana aim to improve women's employability.
Other key programs include Jan Shikshan Sansthan, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, and FutureSkills Prime.
The information was provided in response to a query by Rajya Sabha member Sana Satish Babu.
- Who
- Female workforce in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Increase in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR)
- When
- 2021-22 to 2023-24
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Implementation of various government initiatives aimed at improving women's employability and economic empowerment
Government Initiatives
Challenges in Implementation
Effectiveness of Skill Development Programs
Government Initiatives
The government's skill development programs like Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana are effectively improving women's employability.
Challenges in Implementation
Despite these programs, there are challenges in reaching all segments of the population, especially in rural areas.
- Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in AP
- 44.8% in 2023-24
- Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women in AP
- 43.1% in 2023-24
- Key Government Initiatives
- Skill India Mission, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Jan Shikshan Sansthan, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, Craftsmen Training Scheme, FutureSkills Prime, Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, National Career Service Portal
- Query Raised By
- Rajya Sabha member Sana Satish Babu
- Survey Source
- Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)