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The EPFO saw a significant rise in new women subscribers, recording 28.7 lakh additions in FY23 compared to 15.9 lakh in 2019-20, indicating increased formal job creation despite the pandemic. Minister Rameshwar Teli highlighted this as an indicator of job market formalization. Female unemployment dropped to 2.9%, improving from 4.2% in 2019-20, as per PLFS data. Initiatives like extended maternity leave and safety measures aim to provide equal opportunities and a safer work environment for women.
As per the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2021-22, the estimated percentage distribution of workers at All-India level in usual status by broad industry division as per National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008 is as below:- Br