Women's share under NAPS rose from 11.8% in 2018-19 to 29.5% in 2026-27 so far, though it remains below the 32.4% recorded in 2025-26
Women account for just 6% of electrician apprentices and 2.6% of fitters. Welding, diesel mechanics and lineman trades have recorded no women apprentices
Female labour force participation has reached 40%, yet 32.9% of rural female workers are household enterprise helpers, while only 9.3% hold regular salaried jobs
Among formally trained people aged 15-59, only 51.4% of women were employed, compared with 83.3% of men, highlighting barriers in the transition from training to work
Women spend an average of 140 minutes daily on unpaid caregiving, compared with 74 minutes for men. This time burden restricts job choices and long-term earning potential
Policy must prioritise job placements, wages and career progression alongside training
Childcare, safe transport and better workplace conditions are essential to closing the gendered skill gap