Who will care for the child? Why many women remain outside the workforce

The motherhood dilemmaCan you become an IAS officer while being an 'expert mother'?Can women pursue demanding careers while also fulfilling the responsibilities of motherhood? Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel believes they can and should.“Whether you become an IAS officer or a teacher, first become an expert mother. Everyone should know how to cook the food prepared at home,” Patel said at the 41st convocation of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University.Her remarks, part of a wider message on education, family and parenting, have revived a familiar debate: what support do women have to balance careers and caregiving?Labour data suggests this balance remains difficult. For many urban women, childcare and household responsibilities, not a lack of education or ambition, remain the bigges