MoSPI releases 'Women and Men in India 2025' — key trends

What: 27th edition published; includes metadata for 50 key indicators; released at “Data for Development” summit, Bhubaneswar.

Highlights: Sex ratio at birth rose from 904 (2017–19) to 917 (2021–23); urban TFR 1.5, rural TFR 2.1 (2023); GER in higher education for females up to 30.2; LFPR (15+) increased for both sexes with rural female LFPR rising from 37.5% to 45.9% (2022–25).

Significance: Positive signs for female survival, education and workforce participation; informs gender‑sensitive policy.

UPSC relevance: Social indicators, gender policy, demographic trends.

Practice Q: Discuss policy measures needed to sustain improvements in female labour force participation.