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The article aims to explore the patterns of female employment and earnings in Uttarakhand, focusing on rural women and the impact on their economic conditions over time.

May 9, 2026Journal of Land and Rural Studies

Female Employment and Earnings in Uttarakhand*

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The article aims to explore the patterns of female employment and earnings in Uttarakhand, focusing on rural women and the impact on their economic conditions over time.
Analyzed unit-level data from seven rounds of the Periodic Labour Force Surveys in India
Focused on employment patterns and earnings from 2017-2018 to 2023-2024
Investigated gender roles and employment status dynamics among women and men.
Real income of self-employed rural women declined, indicating worsening economic conditions over the six years
Asymmetry in household gender roles contributed to the persistence of self-employment among women
Limited remunerative job opportunities exist for both men and women, highlighting the need for government intervention.

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This article examines the impact of female employment on economic conditions in Uttarakhand, suggesting urgent state intervention.

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Barua et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed17eb9154b0b82878d47 https://doi.org/10.1177/23210249261434311

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Female Employment and Earnings in Uttarakhand*

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