MoSPI releases 26th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data'
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 26th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2024', showing the labour force participation rate (usual status, 15+) rising from 49.8% in 2017-18 to 60.1% in 2023-24.
Summary
MoSPI released the 26th edition of its publication 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data'. According to it, the labour force participation rate (usual status, age 15 and above) improved from 49.8% in 2017-18 to 60.1% in 2023-24. Women own 39.2% of all bank accounts and contribute 39.7% of total deposits; their share is highest in rural areas at 42.2% of account holders. Female voter turnout was 65.8% in 2024 (67.2% in 2019), and female turnout surpassed male turnout in 2024. DPIIT-recognised startups with at least one woman director rose from 1,943 in 2017 to 17,405 in 2024.
Key facts
- Publication
- Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data (26th edition)
- LFPR (15+, usual status)
- 49.8% (2017-18) → 60.1% (2023-24)
- Banking
- 39.2% of bank accounts; 39.7% of deposits
- Voting
- Female turnout 65.8% in 2024, above male turnout
- Startups with a woman director
- 1,943 (2017) → 17,405 (2024)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data' publication released by MoSPI in April 2025 is its:
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Correct answer: D — 26th edition
26th edition, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
According to 'Women and Men in India 2024', what share of all bank accounts in India is owned by women?
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Correct answer: C — 39.2%
39.2%; women contribute 39.7% of total deposits, and make up 42.2% of account holders in rural areas.
Consider the following statements based on 'Women and Men in India 2024': 1. Female voter turnout surpassed male voter turnout in 2024. 2. The number of DPIIT-recognised startups with at least one woman director declined between 2017 and 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Startups with at least one woman director rose from 1,943 in 2017 to 17,405 in 2024.