The latest “India economic outlook” report reveals that the 2023-24 PLFS annual report points to a substantial increase in female #labour force participation, particularly in rural India. Dr Rumki Majumdar, Economist, Deloitte India, noted, “The recent annual PLFS report points to improved inclusivity and growing women’s empowerment in rural India. The female participation rate in the labour force for ages 15 years and above increased from 22 percent in 2017 to 2018 to 40.3 percent in 2023 to 20