Women Workers Earn Less in Million-Plus Cities

Women workers in southern Indian states continue to face lower wages, especially in cities with populations exceeding one million, according to a report by the Central Statistics Office. The report highlights that earning ₹500 a day remains difficult for many women employed in these major urban centres.

The study also found that Hyderabad has the second-highest female unemployment rate among million plus cities, after Madurai. Around 9% of every 100 women in Hyderabad are unemployed, underscoring the need for greater employment opportunities, better wages, and stronger workforce participation for women.