Female labor force participation rose sharply from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 40% in 2025, per Periodic Labour Force Survey.
Over 10 crore women households mobilized into self-help groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
India has over 2.2 lakh recognized startups generating 23.3 lakh jobs, with 1 lakh having at least one woman director.
Social protection coverage expanded from 19% in 2015 to over 64% in 2025, covering provident fund, insurance and healthcare.