Moreover, in contrast with earlier months, when new women subscribers to the EPFO were typically from the 22-25 years age bracket, in September more than one lakh or 38% of the new women subscribers were over 35 years of age.
The share of women in new formal jobs rose to a high of 26% in September from 18-22% in earlier months, the latest payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) showed.
Of the total 10,47,167 new subscribers who joined the EPF scheme in September, 2,72,395 were women. The number of men who enrolled with the EPF was 7,74,751.
Moreover, in contrast with earlier months, when new women subscribers to the EPFO were typically from the 22-25 years age bracket, in September more than one lakh or 38% of the new women subscribers were over 35 years of age.
Source: Financial Express
