Childcare, housework keep 69% urban women out of work: NSO

A recent National Statistics Office survey reveals that childcare and household duties sideline nearly 69% of women in India’s largest cities from the workforce, underscoring a persistent gender bias in caregiving responsibilities. While women earn 23% less than men in these urban centers, the quality of their employment shows improvement compared to smaller towns. The survey also highlights variations in female labor participation across different cities.