New Delhi, June 30 -- Female labour force participation in India's million-plus cities increased to 27.2 per cent in 2025 from 19.8 per cent in 2017-18, reflecting a significant rise in women's engagement in the labour market, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The data on labour market dynamics in cities with a population of more than 10 lakh showed that women's participation in the labour force has strengthened steadily over the years.

The NSO data also highlighted an improvement in female employment. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for women in million-plus cities rose to 25.5 per cent, indicating that a larger share of women is employed compared to previous years.

It stated, "As India advances tow...