Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women in Blue-Grey Collar Workforce
The report 'State of Women in the Blue-Grey Collar Workforce-2025' highlights the increasing share of women in such roles, now at 19%, yet facing high attrition rates. It calls for better systems and infrastructure to support women's retention, emphasizing transport, pay, and workplace proximity as key factors.

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- India
According to the 'State of Women in the Blue-Grey Collar Workforce-2025' report by the Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp, women have increased their presence in blue-grey collar jobs to 19% in 2023-24, but early attrition remains a major challenge.
52% of women with less than one year's experience plan to quit within a year, highlighting the need for interventions. Poor pay and transport issues are key factors, with many women finding survival in these roles financially untenable.
To meet India's projected economic goals, the report suggests targeted strategies to enhance infrastructure, pay, safety, and commuting options, thereby retaining and empowering women in this critical labor segment.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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- gender
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