ILO-NCAER Brief: Women in India’s Platform Economy Lag
Why in the news
Women now match men on bank accounts but remain scarce in platform jobs, a joint study found.
Key facts
- Authors: ILO and NCAER.
- Platform workforce: 7.7 million (2020), 12 million (2024-25), projected 23.5 million (2029-30).
- Credit: women held 22.9% of outstanding individual bank credit in March 2023.
- Rural women: only 17.1% can bank online.
Women versus men
| Indicator | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, 2014 | 43% | 62% |
| Account ownership, 2024 | 89% | 88% |
| Online banking ability | 25.2% | 47.1% |
| No capital to enter platform work | 52% | 40% |
Exam angle
- Joint authors: ILO and NCAER.
- Remaining gap: digital skills, credit.