MoSPI Releases Gender Report: Women and Men 2024

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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of Women and Men in India 2024, presenting key gender-related indicators on education, health, economy, and decision-making, offering insights for gender-sensitive policy planning and development.

MoSPI Releases Gender Report: Women and Men 2024

MoSPI Releases ‘Women and Men in India 2024’:

  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 26th edition of its annual publication titled “Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data.”
  • This comprehensive report provides gender-disaggregated data across crucial sectors such as population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making.
  • The data is sourced from various government ministries, departments, and other organizations.

Gender Parity in Education:

  • The report includes year-wise Gender Parity Index (GPI) for different educational levels, showing trends from 2020–21 to 2023–24.
  • A GPI above 1 indicates more girls than boys enrolled; below 1 shows the opposite.
  • Key GPI highlights for 2023–24:
    • Primary (I-V):03
    • Upper Primary (VI-VIII):02
    • Elementary (I-VIII):02
    • Secondary (IX-X):01
    • Higher Secondary (XI-XII):99
  • A slight decline in GPI is observed as we move to higher education levels, suggesting a need for focus on girls’ retention in secondary and higher education.

Significance and Policy Implications

  • The publication serves as an essential reference for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in gender-focused planning and development.
  • It helps track progress and identify gaps in gender equality across sectors.
  • The data can aid targeted interventions under government schemes focused on women empowerment, inclusive education, and economic participation.