Women's work in Indian society is diverse, complex, and shaped by historical traditions, social norms, economic conditions, caste, class, religion, education, and regional differences. It includes both paid and unpaid labour, making women essential contributors to the household, community, and national economy. Despite their significant role, much of their work remains undervalued and invisible in official statistics. One of the most distinctive features of women's work is the dual burden of productive and reproductive responsibilities. Women participate in income-generating activities while simultaneously managing household chores such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, caring for the elderly, and maintaining family welfare. These unpaid domestic responsibilities consume a large portion of their time and often limit their participation in formal employment. A significant proportion of women are engaged in the informal sector. They work as agricultural labourers, domestic workers, street vendors, home-based workers, construction workers, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs. Informal employment usually lacks job security, social protection, fixed wages, health