WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN INDIA: POLICIES, IMPLICATIONS, AND IMPACT
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https://doi.org/10.22159/ijss.2025v13i4.55454Keywords:
Equality, Gender, India, Women empowerment, Government policy, EmploymentAbstract
Women empowerment in India has emerged as an important issue in recent years, significantly impacting social, economic, and political development. This paper examines the structure, implications, and impact of initiatives to improve women’s empowerment in India. It refers to various policies, including legal frameworks and government policies, designed to address gender disparities and promote women’s rights. The central government and the concerned states have initiated several programs as per the need of time to ensure women’s empowerment in India. The implications of these policies are discussed here, focusing on their economic, social, and political consequences. In addition, the paper considers the tangible impact of women’s empowerment programs, such as improvements in literacy rates, labor force participation, health outcomes, and political representation. Despite notable progress, challenges such as gender-based violence remain, underscoring the need for continued concerted efforts to achieve gender equality. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for sustained commitment and collaboration across sectors to achieve meaningful and sustainable empowerment for women in India.
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