Indian women in construction, real estate earn 40 per cent less than men
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The female participation rate in India's workforce is restricted around 25% and even on boards of Indian firms, representation of women is 18%. More than 45% women aren't engaged in any educational activity or employment, highlighting a terrible lack of opportunities. Now a report has revealed that women in India's informal sector, which employs people as labourers in construction and real estate, earn 40% lower wages as compared to men.