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ILO Launches Study to Map India's Gender Wage Gap
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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The International Labour Organization has announced a comprehensive study to chart the gender wage gap across India, aiming to provide detailed data for policymakers.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has unveiled plans for a detailed study that will map the gender wage gap across India. The project will analyze wage data from various sectors and regions to quantify disparities between male and female workers.
Using a combination of statistical analysis and field surveys, the ILO aims to produce a granular picture of how pay differences vary by industry, occupation, and geography. The study will also examine factors such as education, experience, and part‑time work that influence earnings.
The findings are expected to inform policymakers, employers, and civil society on targeted interventions to reduce wage inequality. Recommendations could include wage transparency measures, skill development programs, and stronger enforcement of equal pay laws.
By shedding light on the extent of the wage gap, the ILO hopes to support India’s broader goals of gender equality and inclusive economic growth.
Using a combination of statistical analysis and field surveys, the ILO aims to produce a granular picture of how pay differences vary by industry, occupation, and geography. The study will also examine factors such as education, experience, and part‑time work that influence earnings.
The findings are expected to inform policymakers, employers, and civil society on targeted interventions to reduce wage inequality. Recommendations could include wage transparency measures, skill development programs, and stronger enforcement of equal pay laws.
By shedding light on the extent of the wage gap, the ILO hopes to support India’s broader goals of gender equality and inclusive economic growth.