The increasing female labour force participation rate (LFPR) in rural India presents an untapped opportunity for employment generation. Discuss the potential benefits and strategies for enhancing female employment.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic-Indian Economy: Unemployment
Topic-Indian Economy: Unemployment
Q5. The increasing female labour force participation rate (LFPR) in rural India presents an untapped opportunity for employment generation. Discuss the potential benefits and strategies for enhancing female employment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Source: The Hindu
Why this question: The India Employment Report (IER) 2024, published by the Institute for Human Development and the International Labour Organization, shows that there was a steep and steady upward trend of female LFPR from 24.6% in 2018 to 36.6% in 2022 in rural India. It also increased by around 3.5% from 20.4% in 2018 in urban areas. This is in contrast with male LFPR, which rose marginally by 2% in rural areas and almost stagnant in urban areas. Key demands of the question: The question must analyse the factors supporting the increase in Female LFPR in rural India, its benefits and challenges and strategies to address them. Directive word Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction A good start can be made through some facts highlighting the importance of the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among females in India, and its increase in rural India. Body The body of the answer addresses the following dimensions: Reasons behind the increase in female LFPR, in comparison with other countries. Opportunities and benefits due to this Mention the challenges in further increasing female LFPR. Next, mention how to address them. Conclusion In conclusion – unlocking the potential of women definitely requires an increase and shift in the composition of overall employment opportunities as well as the questioning of societal strictures. As the country commends itself on world-leading economic growth and aspires towards a trillion economy, it becomes necessary to take women along to make this goal a reality.
Why this question:
The India Employment Report (IER) 2024, published by the Institute for Human Development and the International Labour Organization, shows that there was a steep and steady upward trend of female LFPR from 24.6% in 2018 to 36.6% in 2022 in rural India. It also increased by around 3.5% from 20.4% in 2018 in urban areas. This is in contrast with male LFPR, which rose marginally by 2% in rural areas and almost stagnant in urban areas.
Key demands of the question:
The question must analyse the factors supporting the increase in Female LFPR in rural India, its benefits and challenges and strategies to address them.
Directive word
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction
A good start can be made through some facts highlighting the importance of the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among females in India, and its increase in rural India.
The body of the answer addresses the following dimensions:
Reasons behind the increase in female LFPR, in comparison with other countries.
Opportunities and benefits due to this
Mention the challenges in further increasing female LFPR.
Next, mention how to address them.
Conclusion
In conclusion – unlocking the potential of women definitely requires an increase and shift in the composition of overall employment opportunities as well as the questioning of societal strictures. As the country commends itself on world-leading economic growth and aspires towards a trillion economy, it becomes necessary to take women along to make this goal a reality.