Thereafter, they decline gradually to the initial level. The participation rates of this group during 2004-2005 were well above those during the other two periods, and the lowest rates were recorded in 2011-2012. The gap between 1999-2000 and 2011-2012 was maintained through all ages except towards the end of the age spectrum. While the LFPRs of men in households with small children are relatively high.