Surbhi Malhotra

In this insightful discussion, Sarika Choudhary, a PhD student and research associate, Amaresh Dubey, a former professor of economics, and Surbhi Malhotra from the Asian Development Bank tackle the complexities of measuring female labor force participation in India. They highlight the shortcomings of current data methods in capturing women's unpaid and informal work. The conversation emphasizes the need for improved time use surveys and employment classifications to better recognize women's contributions, advocating for policies that address their unique challenges in the workforce.