Women in India: Milestones in Education, Economic Participation, and Skill Development

CNBC TV18

By Priyanka Deshpande

Published Jan 29, 2024

The government on January 29 released a report titled ‘The Indian Economy: A review’ which highlighted the participation of women in the Indian economy. Take a look at the key highlights from the report.

Female Labor Force Participation Rate surges from 23.3% (2017-18) to 37% (2022-23), signalling a major shift toward women-led development.

Female Gross Enrolment Ratio in senior secondary education doubles from 24.5% (FY05) to 58.2% (FY22), and in higher education, it quadruples from 6.7% (FY01) to 27.9% (FY21).

Women's reservations in panchayats boost investment in key public goods like water and roads.

PM Jan Dhan Yojana elevates women's bank account ownership from 53% (2015-16) to 78.6% (2019-21).

Women actively participate in Skill India Mission and Start-up and Stand-Up India, fostering human capital formation.

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What is the 'The Indian Economy: A Review' presented by the government all about?