India, March 6 -- Post-covid Assam has been one of the fastest-growing states in India, with a nominal rate of growth of 13 per cent in 2024-25 and average per capita income growth of more than 10 per cent over the past 3 years. While the pursuit of sustained growth is often seen to be driven by industrial corridors and infrastructure, the most potent lever for growth in modern Assam is not made of steel or concrete, but of "Nari Shakti."

Data from the most recent Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reveal a dramatic acceleration in women's economic engagement. By 2023-24, Assam's overall Female LFPR surged to 50.2per cent, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the national average of 41.7per cent. This momentum is most visibl...