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Topic
Discuss the government’s role in empowering women and influencing Indian society
Introduction
A simple introduction to this answer can revolve around a basic fact such as:
Women are a gift to society. During the ancient period in India, women played a significant role. The Rig Vedic women in India enjoyed high status in society and their condition was good. The women were provided with an opportunity to attain high intellectual and spiritual standards
The census 2011, counts women population 48.5% of the total population in India, In the changing dynamics of society women’s empowerment is much relevant and very important
United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). CEDAW establishes an international bill of rights for women
Body:
You may incorporate some of the following points in the body of your answer:
- The Constitution of India has certain provisions that specifically focus on women’s empowerment and prevents discrimination against women in society. Article 14 talks about equality before law. Article 15 enables the state to make special provisions for women
- The focus of the government has shifted from women’s development to women-led development. In order to achieve this goal, the government is working on maximising women’s access to education, skill training and institutional credit through MUDRA Yojana ( Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd ) scheme
- In recent elections, the female voter turnout has increased. Seven out of eight states that went to the polls in 2022 saw a jump in female voter turnout
The Ministry for Women and Child Development focused on strengthening the participation of women at the panchayat level while highlighting the successes of women’s self-help groups
Three focus areas under India’s G20 Presidency will include:
(i) Women’s entrepreneurship
(ii) Partnership for promoting women’s leadership at all levels including at the grassroots
(iii) Education as the key to women’s empowerment and equal workforce participation.
Conclusion
Your concluding remark should be short and you may give a constructive approach
The government has launched various schemes for the betterment of the women such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme, Working Women Hostel Scheme, One-Stop Centre Scheme, Women Helpline Scheme, Mahila Police Volunteers Scheme, and many more
The education policy needs to be more inclusive to ensure girls’ right to education and their right to be free from discrimination within educational institutions
NGOs working for the empowerment of women need to take interventions on livelihood development options related to the market and value chain
Previous Year Questions: Examine the role of the ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. (2021) ‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. (2018) Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. (2015) |
15-Jun 2023
