Topic: Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. What are the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country? Evaluate the governmental measures that have been taken to promote women in the workforce. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Economic Survey tries to address a longstanding policy problem by developing a better method to count women’s participation in the labour force
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate and governmental measures to improve it, their successes and limitations.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing statistic regards to Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country – educational enrolment of young women, lack of employment opportunities, effect of household income on participation etc.
Next, write about the various measures taken by the government for promoting women in labour – cite policy measures and schemes. Evaluate their successes and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
