A recent survey by the National Statistics Office has found that nearly 69% of urban women in India's 46 largest cities are out of the workforce due to household chores and childcare. The survey also found that women in urban areas earn 23% less than men, despite an improvement in the quality of their employment. The survey highlights the variations in female labor participation across different cities, with some cities having higher participation rates than others. The results of the survey suggest that the government needs to implement policies to increase female participation in the workforce and ensure equal pay for equal work. The survey also found that women in urban areas work an average of 49.5 hours per week, compared to 47.1 hours in urban India. The survey's findings have significant implications for policymakers and highlight the need to address the gender gap in the workforce.