NEW DELHI -- India's government is renewing a drive for women's empowerment, including greater participation in the workforce, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for his reelection campaign.
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Women disembark from a train in Mumbai, India. The government is renewing a push to promote women's rights in the workplace and address the labor force's skewed gender ratio. © Reuters
NEW DELHI -- India's government is renewing a drive for women's empowerment, including greater participation in the workforce, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for his reelection campaign.