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1 lakh women work in iPhone factories: Ashwini Vaishnaw
short by / on Monday, 16 March, 2026
Women have emerged as major beneficiaries of the government's 'Make in India' initiative, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Over 1 lakh women are employed in iPhone factories, with many contributing in semiconductor plants, as the programme creates new employment opportunities and empowers women across the electronics manufacturing sector.