Haryana Women's Digital Access Rises, Yet Economic Participation Remains Low: NFHS-6
National family health survey: Digital access surges for Haryana women, yet economic participation lags
Hindustan Times
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The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals significant improvements in digital access and financial inclusion for women in Haryana, with internet usage rising to 74% and bank account ownership increasing to 85.2%. However, economic participation lags, with only 25.1% earning cash income, and persistent issues like child marriage and gender-based violence remain concerning.
- 01Internet usage among women in Haryana surged from 48.4% in 2019-21 to 74% in 2023-24.
- 02Women's bank account ownership rose from 73.6% to 85.2%, indicating improved financial inclusion.
- 03Despite increased access to technology, only 25.1% of women reported earning cash income, up from 18.8%.
- 04Child marriage rates among women aged 20-24 decreased slightly to 11.9%, while teenage pregnancy rose from 3.9% to 4.7%.
- 05Obesity among women increased from 33.1% to 37.3%, highlighting a growing public health issue.
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The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) for Haryana indicates a marked increase in digital access and financial awareness among women, with internet usage climbing from 48.4% to 74% and bank account ownership rising from 73.6% to 85.2% between 2019-21 and 2023-24. Despite these advancements, economic participation remains low, with only 25.1% of women earning cash income, up from 18.8%. The survey also highlights persistent social issues, such as child marriage, which saw a minor decrease to 11.9%, and an increase in teenage pregnancy from 3.9% to 4.7%. Gender-based violence shows mixed trends, with spousal violence declining but violence during pregnancy increasing. Health concerns are also significant, with obesity rates among women rising from 33.1% to 37.3%, while undernutrition remains a challenge. The survey underscores the urban-rural divide, with urban women faring better in education and digital access. Overall, while progress is evident, substantial challenges in women's economic participation and social issues persist.
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The findings highlight the need for targeted initiatives to enhance women's economic participation and address ongoing social issues.
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