#34: ReformScope: Factories Act, 1948, S. 87

Women's freedom to work in India

Did you know Indian states restrict women from working in 217 different jobs across 82 industries? Watch the video to learn more!

For more insights, read our State of Discrimination Report 2022, which documents over 250 regulations that limit job opportunities for women. Also, explore our writings on how Indian laws are limiting employment for women.

1. The curious case of India working women

2. Laws that limit women’s employment in India

3. Dangerous paternalism