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Women Empowerment

“There is no Limit To what we, as women can accomplish,
when we use our voices and vote. -Michalle Obama

As the above quote aptly describes a strength of a and make decisions about their
women, this can be achieved only if women are given health and well-being. It includes
control over their lives, make choices, decisions and access to information, services
have equal access to resources and opportunities so and resources that promote
that they can transform their lives in all aspects. reproductive health, hygiene
We can categorise aspects of women ,mental health and overall well-
empowerment as follows - being.
Overall, these types of
empowerment are interconnected W/o Shri Subodh Dandge, AC
Shraddha Bhopale
and complementary and 100 Bn RAF
empowering women in one area
can have positive ripple effects in other areas.

Importance of Women empowerment:

•Gender Equality: This is a fundamental human right.
It means that women and men have equal rights,
opportunities and resources and can participate equally
in all aspects of life.
Economic Empowerment: A women’s ability to
participate in economic activities on an equal basis •Social justice – Elimination of violence, discrimination
with men, which includes access to education, training, and harassment may lead to a better and safe place for
employment, entrepreneurship opportunities, fair women to outperform their tasks.
wages, equal pay and access to credit and financial
services, financial literacy, banking skills, expense •Economic growth - Equal opportunities at work place
management and investment planning. can help boost up our economy.

Social Empowerment: To be able to participate fully •Health & development – As women are the sole
in social and cultural life i.e “Freedom of movement nurturers of their family, educating them about
“. It includes access to education, healthcare, legal personal hygiene, healthcare measures, nutrition can
services, as well as the ability to exercise their rights lead to a healthy lifestyle for children and family.
and freedoms.
•Sustainable environment - When women are
Political Empowerment: Ability to participate in empowered, they are better able to contribute to
political life and decision-making on an equal basis efforts to address environmental challenges, reduce
with men. It includes the ability to vote and run for poverty and promote social justice.
office, as well as access to leadership positions and
participation in policy-making processes. Women empowerment at CRPF:
•Establishment of CRPF wives welfare association (CWA)
Educational Empowerment: Provide access to in 1995 with a primary objective to serve families
education and develop skills and knowledge that especially during extended period of duty in conflict
enable them to make informed decisions, pursue their areas.
goals and contribute to society. It includes access to
quality education at all levels and opportunities for •Introduction of “Shakti Award” – A reward
lifelong learning. of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and trophy every year on
women empowerment for the one who works for
Health Empowerment: Right to access healthcare creating women- friendly infrastructure, better work
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