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AnalysisCPPRTuesday, 13 October 2026NEW

Opening Kerala’s Factory Floors to Women

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Kerala’s women are among the best educated in India. Female literacy stands at 92%, women outnumber men among graduates, and girls outperform boys in school-leaving exams. Even so, only about 29% of women were employed in 2023–24, and women make […] The post Opening Kerala’s Factory Floors to Women appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceCentre for Public Policy Research
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population~700 million women, 432 million in workforce gap
Key Numbers
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Maternity benefit: Rs 5,000 under PMMVY
One Stop Centres: 733 across 35 states/UTs
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCWMinistry of EducationUGCAICTE
Key Stakeholders
WomenSHGsWomen EntrepreneursStudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Gender & Women39 tracked→Education138 tracked→Labour & Employment51 tracked→
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