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The Importance of Women in the Indian Economy

Nearly half of India's population is female, yet the number of working women has fallen to record lows. Figures show that the proportion of Indian women in employment fell from 35% in 2004 to just around 25% in 2022. So with this huge population, why are women disappearing from the workforce? We can discuss with Rosa Abraham, Economics Professor at Azim Premji University and Rita Parnat Chakraborty, who helps get people into work. You're also going to hear from a female pioneer in skateboarding.

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