October 23, 2026
In his Hindustan Times column, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan examines why women’s participation in India’s workforce remains low despite rising educational attainment.
He highlights barriers including limited access to suitable jobs, concerns about safety, restrictive social norms, and women’s lack of control over their earnings.
Drawing on examples from Tamil Nadu, he shows how safe transport, housing near workplaces, and supportive employment policies can help more women enter the workforce.
Dr. Laxminarayan argues that expanding women’s employment is essential for India to realize its demographic and economic potential.
Read the article here.
