MoSPI Releases Gender Report: Women and Men 2024
Why in News ?
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 ‘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.