# Youth jobs struggle as gender gap widens, says report 2026-08-12T04:41:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Economic Times reports that India faces a growing gender gap in youth employment, with fewer young women finding jobs compared to men. The disparity has widened in recent years, reflecting deeper challenges in the labour market for the country's young population. The report highlights that overall youth employment remains sluggish, with women disproportionately affected. Lack of opportunities, social barriers, and economic shifts contribute to the divide, according to the analysis. The trend raises concerns about India's ability to harness its demographic dividend as more young people, especially women, remain outside the workforce. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: gender gap, India, labour market, workforce, youth employment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/youth-jobs-struggle-as-gender-gap-widens-says-report/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/youth-jobs-struggle-as-gender-gap-widens-says-report/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.