It was 23.3% in 2017-18. One of the lowest in the world.
Rural female labour force participation rate (LFPR) has increased to 47.6% from 24.6% in 2017-18. Whereas urban female LFPR is 25.4% compared to 20.4 in 2017-18.
Sikkim has the highest female employment rate at 56.9%. Currently, 21 States have a female LFPR in the range of 30-40%. Seven States or unx Territories reported FLFPR greater than 40%.
Rise in female labour force participation driven by rural push.
Why is the urban women employment rate lower? Aren't women in urban areas more educated and free to pursue careers. Would like to know your opinion on this.

2017-18年印度女性勞動(dòng)力參與率(LFPR)僅為23.3%,位列全球最低之一。
農(nóng)村女性勞動(dòng)力參與率(LFPR)已從2017-18年的24.6%?? 大幅上升至 ?47.6%?。 相比之下,城市女性勞動(dòng)力參與率僅為 ?25.4%??(2017-18年為20.4%)。
錫金邦的女性就業(yè)率最高,達(dá)56.9%。目前,有21個(gè)邦的女性勞動(dòng)力參與率在30-40%之間。七個(gè)邦或聯(lián)邦屬地報(bào)告的女性勞動(dòng)力參與率超過40%。
女性勞動(dòng)力參與率的上升主要是由農(nóng)村地區(qū)推動(dòng)的。
為什么城市女性的就業(yè)率反而更低?城市女性的受教育程度更高,且在職業(yè)選擇上更自由,不是嗎?我想聽聽你的看法。