Women’s Workforce Participation in India: Statewise Trends

This factsheet highlights Odisha’s economy, which is largely agro-based, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing providing 50% of employment. Despite natural disasters, the state’s service, industrial, and mining sectors contribute significantly to its GSDP. Tribal women play a vital role in forest produce collection and handicrafts, yet female labor force participation remains low, with rural and urban FLFPRs at 15.2% and 13.4%, respectively.

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