Question 8GS1GS1
India is expected to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030 and it cannot afford low participation of women in the workforce anymore. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
As per McKinney Report, India's GDP would swell by 27% if there is equal female labour force participation rate as of men.
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Main Body
Low labour force participation rate: As of PLFS report, 37% female labour force participation rate. Need of high female LFPR for India: (1) promote equality among genders. (2) enhance labour productivity [@77% of SMC are led by women and contributes 8-10% of GDP.] (3) Counter health cost as it will reduce malnutrition, new INR
4promote double salary thus higher savings → necessary for GDP of country. (5) Improve human development as more educated female will be there. Issues: (1) Care-based economy: paid negligible. (2) Unequal pay: 28% payment gap (against Article 39(a)). (3) Double burden of work. (4) Motherhood penalty. (5) Pink collar position of job, glass ceiling, glass-dying. Way Ahead: Formalisation of economy to reduce exploitation, Sole environ reduce - shift (PASH double burden of job familial responsibility). This will provide equal opportunities to women as highlighted by Pam Raipud Committee.
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Topper
Mansi Singh
AIR 126
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Women
Women labour force participation
Writing Stats
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