NSO survey: fewer women commute to work than men
In short
An NSO survey found that 41.9% of women workers travel at least 1 km to work, compared with 61.9% of men. The gap was widest in rural India, and women spent about a third less than men on commuting-related travel.
This matters because it shows a clear difference in how men and women travel for work. The report does not say why the gap exists or what year the survey covered.
What the reporting says
An NSO survey found that only 41.9% of women workers commute 1 km or more for work, versus 61.9% of men, with the gender gap widest in rural India. Business Standard’s summary says women spend about a third less than men on commuting-related travel. The report does not state the survey year or the reason for the gap.
Why it matters
The NSO survey showed a wide commuting gap between women and men workers, with 41.9% of women commuting 1 km or more for work versus 61.9% of men. Business Standard said the gap was widest in rural India and that women spent a third less than men on commuting-related travel. The report does not explain the cause or give follow-up policy steps.