Archive · 25 Jul 2025
UP Women Workforce Sees Remarkable Rise: WEE Report
In Uttar Pradesh, more women are now working than before!
In 2017-18, only a few women were working, but now, the number has gone up a lot.
The government helped by creating programs to help women find jobs and be safe.
They removed rules that stopped women from working in certain factories and now allow them to work at night if they have safe conditions.
This is a big change, and more women are taking part in the economy and running businesses.
They also formed many groups to help women start their own businesses.
Uttar Pradesh's female labor force participation rate rose to 36% in 2023-24 from 14% in 2017-18.
The government attributes the growth to targeted policies for women's empowerment.
Uttar Pradesh has removed restrictions on women working in previously hazardous factory categories.
Women are now permitted to work night shifts with safety provisions.
Over 10 lakh self-help groups have been formed, involving over 1 crore women.
- Who
- Women in Uttar Pradesh and the Yogi Adityanath government.
- What
- The female labor force participation rate in Uttar Pradesh has significantly increased.
- When
- From 2017-18 to 2023-24.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Due to the government's efforts and policies focused on women's empowerment and economic participation.
- Female Labor Force Participation Rate (2023-24)
- 36%
- Female Labor Force Participation Rate (2017-18)
- 14%
- National Average (2023-24)
- 45%
- e-Shram Portal Registrations (Women)
- 53%
- Women in Construction Sector
- 34.65%
- Self-Help Groups Formed
- Over 10 lakh