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NHFS survey shows marginal increase in women employment

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)–5 conducted from 2019-21, 32% of married girls and women aged 15-49 are employed. Among these, 83% earn cash while 15% do not receive any payment, .

The employment rate among women in this age group shows a marginal increase — to 32% — from 31% as recorded in NFHS-4.

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