The female labour force participation rate (LFPR) is a crucial indicator of women’s economic
empowerment and overall economic inclusiveness. This research paper presents econometric
analysis highlighting a significant resurgence in female LFPR across Indian states, especially
in rural areas, since 2017-18. There are three broad themes for the empirical analysis: (1)
Recent trends in female LFPR, (2) The effects of marital status and parenthood on LFPR, and
(3) LFPR variations with age and gender across all regions and states of India.
