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69% of Urban Women Locked Out of Work by Unpaid Home Duties, Says Govt Survey
Times of India·Monday, 6 July 2026
A National Statistics Office survey found that nearly 69% of women in India's largest cities stay out of the workforce because of childcare and housework. Women in these urban centres also earn 23% less than men. The survey notes variations in female labour participation across different cities.
Why It Matters
This directly affects millions of Indian families — it shows how unpaid domestic work is quietly keeping women out of jobs and economic independence.
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