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    [paper_index] => 202511-01-024954
    [title] => WOMEN AND THE INDIAN ECONOMIC SYSTEM: CHALLENGES, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND PROSPECTS
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    [author] => Basavaraja K.N, Dr.Girish D.H
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    [year] => 2025
    [month] => November
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 11
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/November/202511-01-024954.pdf
    [abstract] => The role of women always plays a very important and significant role in the development of Indian economy. Though often undervalued and underrepresented in official statistics. Women form nearly half of India’s population and contribute across multiple sectors-agriculture, industry, services, and the informal economy. In agriculture, women engage actively in sowing, weeding, harvesting, and livestock management, yet they rarely enjoy land ownership or decision-making rights. In industry and services, women are increasingly visible in sectors such as textiles, healthcare, information technology, and education, but they continue to face structural barriers including wage disparities, limited leadership opportunities, and workplace discrimination. A majority of working women are employed in the informal sector, where they endure poor wages, lack of job security, and absence of social protection.
Often by overcome all the obstacles and problems, women have emerged as vital contributors to India’s economic progress, especially through microenterprises, Self Help Group’s (SHGs), and entrepreneurial ventures. Government programs such as Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, stand up India, MUDRA Yojana, and Skill India Mission have been launched to enhance women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and employability. Yet, progress remains uneven due to deep-rooted patriarchal norms, unequal property rights, and limited digital and financial literacy.
The paper argues that women’s increased participation in the labor force is not only a question of equity but also a driver of economic growth. Studies suggest that bridging the gender gap in employment could significantly raise India’s GDP. Therefore, fostering inclusive policies, expanding skill development opportunities, promoting access to credit, and ensuring workplace safety and flexibility are crucial. Women’s empowerment must be viewed as both a developmental and economic imperative.

    [keywords] => Women, Indian Economy, Empowerment, Gender Inequality, Labor Force, Economic Development. 
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    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
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