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Female Workers In The Non-Farm Sector In India: Evidence From Nsso And Plfs Reports

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  • Alok KUMAR

    (Department of Economic Studies and Policy, Central University of South Bihar, India)

  • Sania IQBAL

    (Department of Economic Studies and Policy, Central University of South Bihar, India)

  • Satrughan BEHERA

    (Department of Economic Studies and Policy, Central University of South Bihar, India)

Abstract

This study explored the role of female workers in the non-farm sector in India. Hence, the non-farm sector engages in a variety of economic activities and contributes significantly to the creation of employment. The study is based on secondary data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The PLFS reports for 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-2022 were utilised to analyse variables such as workforce participation rate, labour force participation rate, and the employment status of females. Specifically, age, gender, and sector (rural and urban) were considered in the analysis. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation have been used as the primary statistical methods to analyse the following variables in this study. The study's findings show the gap between males and females has widened in the labour force participation rate in the labour market. As a result, females are leaving the workforce at a faster rate. Thus, it must provide new job opportunities for various jobs and advance them from a policy viewpoint as well.

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  • Alok KUMAR & Sania IQBAL & Satrughan BEHERA, 2024. "Female Workers In The Non-Farm Sector In India: Evidence From Nsso And Plfs Reports," Contemporary Economy Journal, Constantin Brancoveanu University, vol. 9(3), pages 6-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:brc:brccej:v:9:y:2024:i:3:p:6-16
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