UP CM Yogi Adityanath highlights the rise in women’s workforce participation in Uttar Pradesh from 13% in 2017 to 36%, citing improved safety and economic opportunities.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has highlighted the improvement in women’s safety and economic participation in the state, claiming that the female labour force participation rate has increased from approximately 13 per cent in 2017 to 36 per cent.
In a post on social media platform X on Friday, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath linked the rise in women’s workforce participation in Uttar Pradesh to improvements in law and order, greater confidence among traders and a safer environment for women working night shifts.
He said that brightly lit markets and commercial establishments operating at night reflect not only growing business activity but also the confidence of traders and women employees. According to him, women are increasingly able to perform their professional responsibilities during night shifts without fear.
Yogi Adityanath Recalls Situation Before 2017
Recalling the situation before 2017, Yogi Adityanath said crime and insecurity had restricted commercial activities after sunset. Families were also concerned about the safety of women who had to work late at night.
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the security environment in the state has changed under the present government. He credited the double-engine government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for strengthening law and order through its zero-tolerance policy towards crime and criminals.
According to Yogi, prioritising women’s safety has helped create an environment in which commercial establishments can operate for longer hours and women can pursue employment opportunities with greater confidence.
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Night Markets Reflect Traders’ Confidence
Yogi Adityanath said that markets and commercial establishments remaining open at night represent growing confidence among business owners. He described the illumination of commercial areas as a reflection of improved business opportunities and a stronger sense of security.
He also highlighted the participation of women working night shifts, saying their confidence in carrying out professional responsibilities is an indication of broader social progress.
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath maintained that a safer working environment has allowed businesses to expand their activities while giving women more opportunities to contribute to the economy.
Female Labour Force Participation Rises from 13% to 36%
One of the key figures highlighted by the Chief Minister was the increase in the female labour force participation rate. According to his statement, the rate stood at around 13 per cent in 2017 and has now reached 36 per cent.
Yogi Adityanath described this increase in women’s workforce participation in Uttar Pradesh as a sign of growing confidence, economic strength and self-reliance among women.
He said that women’s increasing involvement in economic activities reflects their ability to contribute to their families, workplaces and society. The Chief Minister presented the rise as an important indicator of the state’s development.
‘Security to Prosperity’ Is New Uttar Pradesh’s Identity
Concluding his message, Yogi Adityanath described the state’s progress as a journey from security to prosperity. He said that improved law and order, expanding business opportunities and greater participation of women in the workforce are important features of the new Uttar Pradesh.
The Chief Minister’s statement places women’s workforce participation in Uttar Pradesh at the centre of the state’s development narrative, connecting women’s economic empowerment with safety and self-reliance.
While highlighting the reported rise from 13 per cent to 36 per cent, Yogi reiterated that creating a secure environment for women is essential for their participation in employment and the wider progress of society.
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