Expanding Horizons: Boosting Women's Contractual Employment Opportunities Beyond Metro Hubs

A report highlights the concentration of women's contractual employment in metropolitan areas, with potential for expansion in tier II & III cities. Key sectors like retail, IT, and financial services lead in hiring women. Young professionals dominate, with reduced participation in older age groups, stressing the need for inclusive policies.

A recent report has spotlighted the growing potential for women's employment in contractual roles beyond metropolitan hubs, suggesting untapped opportunities in tier II and III cities. Metropolitan areas like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka dominate, with Maharashtra alone representing 28.7% of roles.

Retail, IT, and financial services spearhead the industries offering these opportunities, while sectors like manufacturing and energy lag in gender inclusion. Yet, a noticeable gap exists, with minimal participation from women over 38, the report stated.

Kartik Narayan, CEO of TeamLease Services – Staffing, emphasized the necessity of targeted skilling and strategic industry initiatives to enhance inclusion and workforce engagement, aiming a participatory increase to 70% in the women's workforce nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)