<h1>India Adds 17.1 Crore Jobs Since 2014; Unemployment Drops, Female Workforce Participation Surges to 40.3%</h1> The Union Labour Minister reported that 17.1 crore jobs were created in India from 2014 to 2024, with 4.6 crore added in the last year. Unemployment rates fell from 6% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24, and female employment rose from 22% to 40.3%. The minister credited these improvements to government policies and social security initiatives, including the e-Shram Portal and PMJAY. The government plans to expand medical facilities and integrate welfare schemes. The Secretary highlighted advancements in the EPFO and ESIC, emphasizing technological progress and efforts to enhance female workforce participation.