India needs 400 million more women in workforce to contribute $14 trillion to economy

India needs to nearly double its female labour force participation rate to 70% by 2047 to add USD 14 trillion to the economy, according to a report by The/Nudge Institute.

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India needs to nearly double its female labour force participation rate to 70% by 2047 to add USD 14 trillion to the economy, according to a report by The/Nudge Institute. Despite progress, women faced significant job insecurity and limited opportunities. Urgent action is required to address economic, social, and cultural barriers to achieve this target.

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Naren is Senior Manager – Product, Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) at The/Nudge Institut

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