Prime Minister shares an article highlighting the significant rise in women’s employment rate

**Summary: Increase in National Women’s Employment Rate** On April 29, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) released a statement via PIB Delhi highlighting a significant upward trend in women’s employment across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article and a social media update acknowledging the progress in workforce participation based on figures noted by Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. **Key Statistical Data:** * **2017 Women’s Employment Rate:** 22% * **2025 Women’s Employment Rate:** 39% The Prime Minister emphasized these metrics through official communications on the NaMo App and X (formerly Twitter). The report signifies a substantial growth in the inclusion of women in the national economy over the eight-year period. **Release Details and Metadata:** * **Source:** Prime Minister's Office / PIB Delhi * **Release ID:** 2256609 * **Posting Date/Time:** 29 April 2026, 4:22 PM * **Visitor Counter:** 301 * **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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