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Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equity

The Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedness, as India navigates changing population trends and their wider social and economic implications.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Not just in legislature, rare to see women in corner offices of PSUs too

Women account for less than 10% of employees in India’s central public sector enterprises, with representation particularly weak in supervisory roles. Experts blame structural barriers, male-dominated sectors, childcare responsibilities, workplace conditions and recruitment practices, calling for reforms to hiring, promotion and retention.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

India overtakes China to become world’s most populous country

Milestone marks the first time since 1950 that China has dropped to second place in global population ranks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

NHFS survey shows marginal increase in women employment

In India, only 32% of married girls and women aged 15-49 are employed, compared to 98% of married men in the same age group

The Hindu · May 7, 2022