The Care Economy: A Case for Expanding the Role of the Private Sector

Shabana Mitra () and Anjhana Ramesh ()
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Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Policy Paper from Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, India

Abstract: Projections indicate that in the next three decades the country's demographic will change, requiring more elderly and child care. On average, women in India spend 30 percent of the day in unpaid care work. This leaves them with little time to dedicate to paid labour. Boosting women's participation in the workforce is essential for narrowing gender inequalities. This requires efficient and functional care infrastructure. In order to provide care infrastructure to all, it is vital to bring both the private and the public sector together. Having child and elderly care facilities at work relieves dual-income households and encourages female labour force participation. This policy brief provides an overview on gender gaps in unpaid domestic care work, the state of care infrastructure in India and the role of private sector in providing care infrastructure. Keeping the unique position of India, it also suggests the way forward.

Keywords: female worker; unpaid work; domestic work; private sector; icrier (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22 page
Date: 2025-01
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