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The Care Economy: A Case for Expanding the Role of the Private Sector (2025)
This brief examines India’s existing care infrastructure, the gender gap in unpaid care work, and the role of the private sector. On average, Indian women spend 30% of their day on domestic and caregiving tasks – 4.33 hours more than men – leaving little time for paid employment. The authors argue that a public-private partnership is essential for delivering quality care infrastructure and providing scalable recommendations based on successful models from India and abroad.
Blog » The Care Economy: A Case for Expanding the Role of the Private Sector (2025)
The Care Economy: A Case for Expanding the Role of the Private Sector (2025)
This brief examines India’s existing care infrastructure, the gender gap in unpaid care work, and the role of the private sector. On average, Indian women spend 30% of their day on domestic and caregiving tasks – 4.33 hours more than men – leaving little time for paid employment. The authors argue that a public-private partnership is essential for delivering quality care infrastructure and providing scalable recommendations based on successful models from India and abroad.