Tiger reserves in India face a large number of vacancies, forcing many casual workers and home guards into dangerous roles for meagre pay, often without adequate training.

Unemployment is rising sharply in India, disproportionately affecting the nation's youth. As the job market struggles to recover, many young graduates face challenges in securing stable employment.

More of India's women are accessing maternal healthcare, more girls are in high school but few women are in the labour force, and many of those who are working are engaged in low-quality poorly paid work.