Women’s work has made a significant contribution to the Indian economy by supporting economic growth, improving household welfare, and strengthening various sectors of production and services. Women participate in the economy through both paid and unpaid work, including agriculture, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, education, healthcare, domestic industries, and professional services. Their contribution is often undervalued because a large amount of women’s labour, especially household and care work, remains unpaid and unrecognized in official economic measurements. In India, women have historically played an important role in the agricultural sector. A large number of rural women are engaged in farming activities such as sowing, harvesting, livestock management, food processing, and collection of forest products. Although many women farmers do not have formal ownership of land, their labour is essential for agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Women’s participation in agriculture contributes to food security and supports the income of farming households. Women also contribute significantly to the growth of small-scale industries and informal sectors. Many women are involved in handicrafts, handloom production, tailoring, food processing,