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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Women's pie in workforce at 18.4%
New Delhi: The participation of women in the country's formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Payroll Data indicates the level of employment in the formal sector. During 2024–25 alone, 26.9 lakh net female subscribers were added to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), underlining a shift towards formal employment, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The government is implementing various schemes to boost the female LFPR, like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Stand-UP India Scheme, Startup India, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN), SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), Mission Shakti, Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, among others.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Women's participation in formal workforce up 18.4% in 4 years: Minister
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETHRWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETHRWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. New Delhi: The participation of women in the country's formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 - a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Payroll Data indicates the level of employment in the formal sector. During 2024-25 alone, 26.9 lakh net female subscribers were added to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), underlining a shift towards formal employment, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok government is implementing various schemes to boost the female LFPR, like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Stand-UP India Scheme, Startup India, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN), SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), Mission Shakti, Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, among addition, the Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing to the minister, a number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and congenial work environment for women workers. The Code on Social Security, 2020 has the provisions for enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, provision for mandatory creche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing 'Palna' component under Mission Shakti for all States/UTs, under which providing day care facilities and protection of children is the main focus area. Under Palna, Ministry has extended free services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Creches (AWCC).--IANSna/
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Women's participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister
New Delhi: The participation of women in the country's formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Payroll Data indicates the level of employment in the formal sector. During 2024–25 alone, 26.9 lakh net female subscribers were added to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), underlining a shift towards formal employment, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The government is implementing various schemes to boost the female LFPR, like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Stand-UP India Scheme, Startup India, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN), SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), Mission Shakti, Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, among others. In addition, the Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. According to the minister, a number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and congenial work environment for women workers. The Code on Social Security, 2020 has the provisions for enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, provision for mandatory crèche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, etc. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing 'Palna' component under Mission Shakti for all States/UTs, under which providing day care facilities and protection of children is the main focus area. Under Palna, Ministry has extended free services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Creches (AWCC).
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Swami Karpatri true son of soil, Sanatan Dharm'
Lucknow: Paying tribute to seer and revivalist Swami Karpatri Maharaj on his birth anniversary, former Union minister Shahnawaz Hussain remembered his contribution to Sanatan Dharm and demanded a nationwide ban on cow slaughter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The programme, organised by Yuva Chetna at the Constitution Club in Delhi, was inaugurated by Swami Abhishek Brahmachari. BJP national general secretary , Union ministers Jayant Chaudhary and Shobha Karandlaje, former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, MP Neeraj Shekhar, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, BJP national spokesperson Sanjay Mayukh, and Yuva Chetna national convenor Rohit Kumar Singh were present. Swami Abhishek called Swami Karpatri the "true son of Sanatan Dharm and the country", lauding his contribution to religion and society. Arun Singh praised his efforts in preserving Indian culture, while Shobha Karandlaje criticized the Congress for opposing Sanatan Dharm. Ranjan Gogoi paid floral tributes while Neeraj Shekhar, Vijender Gupta, and Mayukh praised Swami Karpatri's legacy. Rohit Kumar Singh called him a cultural ambassador and vowed to expose Congress's "anti-national" policies. The event concluded with the felicitation of Justice Gogoi.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India added 17 crore jobs since 2017-18: Youth unemployment falls; female participation tops 40%
NEW DELHI: India's workforce has seen a significant jump over the past six years, with the number of employed people rising from 47.5 crore in 2017-18 to 64.33 crore in 2023-24, Union minister of state for labour and employment Shobha Karandlaje informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday, citing data from the Reserve Bank of India 's KLEMS database. In a written reply, the minister also highlighted a steady rise in women's participation in the workforce. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women aged 15 and above increased from 28.7% in 2019-20 to 40.3% in 2023-24, based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The announcement came a day after the labour ministry rebutted a media report questioning the credibility of India's unemployment figures. The ministry defended the PLFS, calling it 'globally recognized' and aligned with international standards such as those set by the International Labour Organization (ILO). It also noted that PLFS transitioned to generating monthly estimates from January 2025, enabling more frequent and timely updates on labour market trends. The methodology, the ministry said, uses large-scale stratified random sampling across both urban and rural areas. Key labour indicators have shown an improving trend: Labour force participation rate rose from 49.8% (2017–18) to 60.1% (2023–24) Worker population ratio increased from 46.8% to 58.2% Unemployment rate dropped from 6% to 3.2% Youth unemployment rate fell from 17.8% to 10.2% - below the global average of 13.3% 'These improvements signal higher engagement of the working-age population in productive employment,' the ministry said, rejecting claims of rising joblessness, especially among India's youth. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
