Workforce of 400 million women is what India needs to steer it towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047

India aimed to double its Female Labour Force Participation Rate to 70% by 2047 to become a $30 trillion economy. Achieving this target required approximately 400 million women in the workforce. To hit these marks, urgent measures were required to support women and ensure their contribution to economic growth, acknowledged by The/Nudge's report.

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Workforce of 400 million women is what India needs to steer it towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047

India aimed to double its Female Labour Force Participation Rate to 70% by 2047 to become a $30 trillion economy. Achieving this target required approximately 400 million women in the workforce. To hit these marks, urgent measures were required to support women and ensure their contribution to economic growth, acknowledged by The/Nudge’s report.

Naren Srinivasan

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

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