19 APRIL202510.2 percent postgraduates, and 1.2 percent diploma holders.Kartik Narayan, CEO, Staffing, TeamLease Services, noted, "Women's workforce participation in India shows a clear divide across education levels. Those with minimal or high education are more actively engaged, while mid-level graduates follow distinct employment patterns. However, contractual employment has emerged as a key enabler, particularly for women aged 18 to 37 years, providing critical access to diverse industries, skilling opportunities, and financial stability."Education not only provides knowledge but also empowers women, enabling better job opportunities, breaking gender barriers, and contributing to innovation and leadership. It acts as a gateway to economic independence and career empowerment for women, fostering confidence, decision-making skills, and financial stability.Calls for Targeted Skilling Programs & Career TransitionThe rise of female participation in India's contractual workforce is an empowerment movement, benefiting women from diverse backgrounds and career breaks. Contractual roles offer upskilling, financial independence, and professional networking without traditional constraints. This shift is redefining gender roles in the professional space.The report reveals that women's employment opportunities, particularly in contractual roles, are primarily concentrated in metropolitan and industrial hubs, with Maharashtra leading at 28.7 percent, followed by Tamil Nadu at 14.2 percent, Karnataka at 14.1 percent, Telangana at 7.8 percent, Gujarat at percent, and Uttar Pradesh at 6.6 percent. The female workforce is predominantly young, with 62.2 percent aged between 18 to 27 years and 29.4 percent falling under 28 to 37 years.The report calls for targeted skilling programs and career transition support to increase female workforce participation in India to 70 percent. Supporting this statement, CEO Kartik Narayan pens, "As India aims to increase female workforce participation to 70 percent, strengthening the contractual workforce ecosystem through targeted skilling programmes, career transition support, and industry initiatives will be essential".
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