'Silent Revolution': Minister Says Women In India's Labour Force Doubled In 7 Years
NDTV
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies for reshaping women's roles in the workforce.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday revealed that the number of women in India's labour force has doubled in the past seven years, and they are now working more hours than men in some sectors. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies for reshaping women's roles in the workforce.
The Union Minister described this shift as a 'silent revolution' in India's labour force, led by the nation's women.
A government press release quoting him stated, "India's workforce is now witnessing what no one expected... Women are leading the charge, taking on greater responsibilities and breaking barriers like never before!"
