Archive · 27 Jul 2025
EAC-PM: Increasing Women's Workforce Crucial for India's Economic Growth
S. Mahendra Dev, from the Economic Advisory Council, says India's economy can grow faster if more women work.
He mentions that the number of women working has increased recently.
The government is working to help more women find jobs through education, training, and support for businesses.
Removing barriers in certain occupations and supporting women entrepreneurs are also important.
Encouraging women's participation in various sectors of the economy can significantly improve economic outcomes.
EAC-PM head S. Mahendra Dev states increasing female workforce participation is essential for India's economic growth.
The female worker population ratio (WPR) has risen to 40.3% in 2023-24 from 22% in 2017-18.
Government is implementing a multi-pronged approach to boost female WPR, including education and skills training.
Dev highlights the importance of removing restrictions on women working in certain occupations.
The government supports women entrepreneurs through various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.
- Who
- S. Mahendra Dev, Economic Advisory Council
- What
- S. Mahendra Dev emphasized the importance of women's workforce participation for economic growth.
- When
- 2023-24
- Where
- India
- Why
- To accelerate economic growth and achieve inclusive growth.
Benefits of Increased Female Workforce Participation
No opposing sides
Economic Growth
Benefits of Increased Female Workforce Participation
Increased women's participation in the workforce improves economic growth, which includes inclusive growth.
No opposing sides
This article does not mention opposing viewpoints.
- Organization
- Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
- Official
- S. Mahendra Dev
- Female WPR 2023-24
- 40.3%
- Female WPR 2017-18
- 22%
- Focus
- Boosting female workforce participation
