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India's labour market shows signs of strength as employment reaches 57.4 c
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's labour market is showing signs of strengthening with rising employment levels and improved workforce participation, including among women, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for February 2026. The report noted that labour market indicators have been improving
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At Mumbai Climate Week, Niti Ayog VC Suman Bery highlights growth, gender
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery outlined a vision that connects economic growth, women's workforce participation, and India's push for energy self-sufficiency, arguing that clean technology and competitive infrastructure can reinforce the country's development trajectory.
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Sashakt Nari Viksit Bharat Chintan Research Foundation Announces Its First
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5: Acknowledging India's commitment towards inclusive growth, Chintan Research Foundation, gets ready to host its inaugural National Conference titled 'Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat' on 26 February 2026 at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. The day-long conference will
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Bengaluru Retains No. 1 Spot as the Top City for Women in India
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 7: Avtar Group, India's leading workplace culture consulting firm, released the fourth edition of its annual, nation-wide study 'Top Cities for Women in India' (TCWI). The TCWI report presents a longitudinal inclusivity index that tracks how Indian citi
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Labour Codes can significantly boost women's workforce participation in In
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The recently notified four labour Codes, effective from November 21, 2025, have the potential to meaningfully expand women's participation in the workforce by making employment safer, more secure and more accessible, according to a white paper.
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India's unemployment rate falls for second month to 5.1% in August, female
Updated : 8 months ago IST
India's overall unemployment rate fell to 5.1 per cent in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.
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Aurora Tech Award 2025 Announces Shreya Prakash, Indian entrepreneur and F
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17: The Aurora Tech Award 2025 has officially recognized this year's top five outstanding female tech founders at its grand finale, held in Cairo from April 11-13. The flagship event brought together the top 10 finalists from around the world -- women building market
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Payoneer and Aspire For Her Launch SheExports Season 2 is Powering Women E
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 7: Aspire For Her, a community-driven organization focused on increasing women's workforce participation, has partnered with Payoneer, the financial technology company empowering the world's small and medium-sized businesses to transact, do business, and grow globall
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Achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 crucial for Viksit Bh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Achieving 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047 is crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, as it can unlock significant economic potential and drive national growth, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Wednesday in New Delhi.
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Anganwadi centres world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to esse
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur told Lok Sabha on Friday.
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'Har Ghar Jal' scheme boosts female workforce in agriculture and allied ac
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
India's 9 crore females' workforce participation increased because of the 'Har ghar Ja'l initiative by the central government, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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The Government's Commitment to Skill Development is a Welcome Move, Says V
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: The 2024-25 Union Budget has emphasized on a comprehensive roadmap towards achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by focusing on critical sectors like agriculture, employment, skilling, and MSMEs. Key initiatives include promoting vegetable production through cooper
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