Tag: International Labour Organisation

By Kritika Shah, Much frenzy has been created around India's declining female labour force. In 2017, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated this at 27.2 per cent, lower than its neighbours, including Bangladesh and Nepal. However, contrasting low unemployment rates suggest that structure-agency issues are confining female employment and, subsequently, the Indian economy. It has been estimated that upwards of $700 billion can be added to the national income if the gender gap can be overcome by 2025. Thus, in partnership with Southern Voice, Public Affairs Centre (PAC) is conducting a case...