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India's service-led economic growth has failed to deliver inclusive employment outcomes, resulting instead in persistent gender gaps, limited female labor mobility, and weak labor absorption for women in the service sector. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to assess gender disparities in employment within India's expanding service sector from 2017 to 2023.

March 21, 2026Millennial Asia

Inclusive Growth or Illusion? Gender Inequity in India’s Expanding Service Sector

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The study aims to assess gender disparities in employment within India's expanding service sector from 2017 to 2023.
Analyzed data from National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), and International Labour Organization.
Classified data using ISIC Rev. 4 to assess sectoral employment patterns.
Employed descriptive statistics and three indices: Employment–Income Gap Index, Labour Mobility Index, and Relative Absorption Index.
Identified persistent gender gaps in employment, especially in informal rural jobs.
Revealed high employment–income gaps in agriculture and limited female mobility in service sectors.
Highlighted significant rural–urban divides affecting women’s employment opportunities.

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Examines employment disparities in India’s service sector, highlighting challenges for women and suggesting improvements.

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Paul et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Inclusive Growth or Illusion? Gender Inequity in India’s Expanding Service Sector

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Inclusive Growth or Illusion? Gender Inequity in India’s Expanding Service Sector

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