ET Graphics: Women’s employment in India shows improvement, but reaching top a challenge

India registered significant improvements in employment parameters for women last year, according to official data. However, getting to the top remained an uphill task. Ishaan Gera takes a look:

JOB CONDITIONS IMPROVE FOR WOMEN

Unemployment rate declines to its lowest level of 3% Labour force participation crosses 40% for first time.

MORE FIND JOBS IN PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL WORK
Proportion rises to near 50% in professional and technical jobs.
More women with advanced degrees find employment.

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BUT FEWER WOMEN IN SENIOR ROLES
Proportion of women in senior positions lowest in 3 years.
Decline higher in urban areas than rural.

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