\n\n<\/span>Contribution of unpaid labour in economic growth<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nUnpaid work, including household chores, care giving, and volunteer activities, holds considerable economic value but remains largely invisible in formal economic metrics. In India, where women disproportionately shoulder unpaid labor, its contribution is significant but underrepresented in GDP calculations. A recent research study emphasizes the substantial economic value of unpaid work, especially by women, underscoring the importance of recognizing this work in productivity and economic assessments.<\/span><\/p>\nUnpaid Work<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nUnpaid labor encompasses activities performed without monetary compensation, predominantly by women, and includes essential caregiving, parenting, and household responsibilities that remain largely unacknowledged in economic discourse.<\/span><\/p>\nTypes of Activities:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Domestic Tasks: <\/strong>Routine household chores like cooking, cleaning, and childcare.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Care Work<\/strong>: Assisting family members, including elderly or ill relatives.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Community Services<\/strong>: Participating in unpaid community activities.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Subsistence Production<\/strong>: Engaging in farming or crafts for personal use rather than for sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Economic Contribution<\/strong>: Unpaid labor plays a vital economic role, often constituting a significant share of GDP, especially in developing nations. It indirectly supports the paid workforce by providing essential services that enable others to engage in employment.<\/span><\/p>\nGender Disparities and Limited Opportunities<\/strong>: Societal norms often place the burden of unpaid labor on women, restricting their access to education, skill-building, and paid employment, which perpetuates inequality and limits economic independence.<\/span><\/p>\nRecognizing Unpaid Labor<\/strong>: Valuing unpaid labor can help reduce gender disparities and promote fairer labor distribution. Integrating unpaid work into national accounts supports sustainable development, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing gender equality.<\/span><\/p>\nKey Highlights of the Research on Unpaid Work<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n- The authors used data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy\u2019s (CMIE) Consumer Pyramids Household Survey (CPHS) for individuals aged 15 and above, spanning September 2019 to March 2023, to estimate the economic value of unpaid household labor. They advocate for policies that recognize and value unpaid work to promote gender equity within the workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n
- While the System of National Accounts has included household production in GDP since 1993, it notably excludes unpaid care work. A 2023 report from the State Bank of India estimates that unpaid work contributes approximately \u20b922.7 lakh crore (around 7.5% of GDP) to the Indian economy.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The authors suggest that increasing women\u2019s labor force participation could raise India\u2019s GDP by 27%. They also stress the need for further research to improve methods of valuing unpaid work and to encourage a fairer distribution of caregiving responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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