Female labour force participation rose from 23.3% in 2017‑18 to 40% in 2025.
Around 200 million women aged 15 and above were employed in 2025.
Approximately 38% of registered micro, small and medium enterprises are owned by women.
More than 1.07 lakh recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner.
Programs such as the Small Business Loan Scheme have given two‑thirds of their loans to women entrepreneurs.
Women constitute about 70% of the workforce in mobile phone manufacturing and 15% of pilots in civil aviation.
Government initiatives provide entrepreneurship training, interest‑free loans, and market access for women‑owned businesses.
Women now own roughly 38% of micro, small and medium enterprises and represent a large share of tech‑related jobs.
The policies aim to ensure safe workplaces and equal opportunities, though challenges remain to improve incomes and job security.
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