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Women Hold 38% of Registered MSMEs, Workforce Participation Rises
Women own 38% of India’s 3.69 crore registered MSMEs, marking a jump in female labour force participation, says the Economic Times. The rise shows growing gender balance in entrepreneurship and the effect of recent Udyam registration pushes.
Women now own 38% of the 3.69 crore registered MSMEs in India, a clear sign of rising female participation in the formal economy.
- Female ownership climbs to 38%, up from previous years.
- Labour force participation among women shows a noticeable surge.
- The Udyam registration drive and related policy incentives are credited for encouraging more women to formalize their enterprises.
Read the full report on the Economic Times: Women own 38% of registered MSMEs.
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