Recent Trends in Female Labour Force Participation in India

Abstract Women empowerment is a multi-dimensional process, increases the power and ability of women to fully participate in economic, social, educational and political life. India is the process of empowering women by formulating many programs and schemes. Such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, National rural livelihood mission (NRLM), and self-help groups (SHGs), Gruha laxmi scheme, shri Shakti scheme many have implemented ideas, yet gender disparities remain significant. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2021-22, the female labour force participation rate stands around 25% indicating underutilization of women’s potential in the economy. Urban women’s participation in significantly lower compared to rural women this analysis of trends in female LFPR in India.