Women experience disadvantage and oppression differentially, based on their status, context and location.

Indian society consists of immensely varied political, social, ethnic, linguistic, religious and community groups, which, by and large, reside in villages, where poverty, misconceived religious notions, social customs, illiteracy, ignorance and superstitions prevail.

Although female labour force participation is a growth driver, participation rates suggest a country’s potential for faster growth.