Vice President calls for increasing female participation in the formal labour force in country
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Jul 16, 2022 12:16
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M. Venkaiah Naidu today expressed concern over low female participation in the formal labour force in India and called for addressing this problem on a war footing by all the stakeholders. He also emphasized the need to ensure wage parity for women across all industries.
Addressing the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Maris Stella College, in Vijayawada today, the Vice President said that increasing the participation of women in the formal labour force is essential to significantly increase their contribution to the GDP as also for inclusive growth. Stating that no nation can progress without the educational empowerment of women, he wanted educational institutions to introduce skill-based courses for increasing the employability of women. He also asked educational institutions to form linkages with the industries and tailor the courses in accordance with their requirements.
