Degrees Don't Guarantee Jobs: Only 35% Female Graduates Employed, Study Reveals

• A new study highlights that only 34-37% of female graduates find employment, despite increasing education levels.
• The report, "Har Path, Har Power: Revolutionizing Women's Careers Through Apprenticeship," was released by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, GAN Global, and India Employer Forum.
• Female apprentices increased from 124,000 in 2021-22 to 196,914 in 2023-24, showing a rise in skilled female workforce but slow office entry.
• Women constitute 48% of India's population but contribute only 18% to GDP; 60% of working-age women are not in the formal workforce.
• Significant salary disparities persist, with women earning 20-35% less than men for the same work, widening to 28% at leadership levels.

Why It Matters: Despite increased education and apprenticeships, Indian women face significant employment and salary gaps.