female labour force participation

For Agariya women, salt farming in Gujarat's Little Rann of Kachchh means spending months without adequate water, food, and healthcare.

Using insights from IDR articles, we answer four key questions that explore the social and economic factors shaping women’s participation in the workforce.

After losing their livelihood due to the Wildlife Protection Act, women from the denotified Kalandar community in Tonk turned to aari-tari embroidery.

Despite strong policy signals, millet farmers lack the necessary infrastructure and support to address the challenges faced in harvesting, processing, and storing the grains.

A report reveals that there are more than 150 labour laws that restrict women’s workforce participation in India and suggests ways to rectify the situation.

A day in the life of a sales executive in rural Uttar Pradesh who isn't deterred by the challenges she faces as the only woman in the role, and perseveres to achieve her targets.

Conversations with women in southern Rajasthan reveal the changing nature of migration, as newly married women migrate with their husbands to work as kitchen 'helpers'.

In Haryana's Nuh district, many warehousing managers hesitate to hire women. However, those who do, report improved productivity and fewer errors as compared to men.

Managing risks, enabling capacity building, and improving access to markets can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Women-run homestays are an additional source of income for rural households in Uttarakhand. However, poor connectivity is making it difficult for them to fully tap into the market demand for homestays.