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Labour Force Participation Rate
The labour force participation rate measures how many people aged 15 and above are either employed or actively seeking a job. People who are studying, caring for family full time or have given up looking are outside the labour force.
Why It Matters
Low participation, especially among women, is one of India’s biggest untapped economic resources.
In India
India’s female labour force participation has risen in recent surveys, but remains well below that of many other large economies.