Bridging the Gender Gap
This report presents a comprehensive assessment of Odisha’s skilling and entrepreneurship landscape in India, focusing on how women can participate more meaningfully in emerging green and transition-linked opportunities. Drawing on labour market data, institutional analysis, and primary research with trainees, training institutions, women’s self-help groups, employers, and government stakeholders, the study identifies systemic gaps and emerging opportunities in the state’s green economy.
Situating the analysis within the framework of a just transition, the report examines women’s participation in green skilling, technical training, and entrepreneurship, and highlights structural barriers such as limited access to skills, finance, markets, mobility, and care-support infrastructure. It proposes strategic policy interventions to strengthen women’s access to green jobs and support women-led green enterprises in Odisha’s transition towards a low-carbon and inclusive economy in India.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Context
1.2 Policy Imperatives
1.3 Objectives
1.4 Methodology
- 1.4.1 Secondary Research
- 1.4.2 Primary Research
- 1.4.3 Target Groups and Intersectionality
1.5 Expected Outcomes
1.6 Expected Impact
Chapter 2: Women’s Work in a Transitioning Economy: The Odisha Context
2.1 Introduction
2.2 An Overview of Odisha’s Economic Structure and Labour Market Patterns
2.3 Status of Women in Odisha
2.4 Green Economy Prospects in Odisha
2.5 Assessing Gender Equity and Intersectional Approach in Odisha’s State Policies
Chapter 3: Women in Green Skilling and Entrepreneurship in Odisha
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Primary Findings: Women in Green Skilling
3.3 Primary Findings: Women in Green Entrepreneurship
3.4 Synthesis of Key Findings
Chapter 4: Pathways to Gender Transformative Green Economy
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Agenda for Strategic Interventions
4.3 Strategic Priorities and Actionable Interventions
4.4 Conclusion