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Despite these advancements, there
75 YEARS OF is still a long way to go in terms of
achieving true gender equality in
India. Women still face significant
INDEPENDENCE. barriers in terms of accessing

education and employment
opportunities, and discrimination
CELEBRATING and violence against women
remains a major issue. However,

MULTIFACETED the progress made in the past 75
years gives hope that continued
efforts towards gender equality will
WOMEN lead to a more independent and
empowered future for women in
India.

In the past 75 years, India has seen a significant
increase in the independence of women. This
progress can be attributed to a combination of
factors, including education, economic
empowerment, and legal protections. In recent years,
there has been progress in women's rights and
empowerment in India, but significant challenges
remain. The Indian government has implemented
several policies and programs aimed at promoting
gender equality and women's empowerment, such as
the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign to address
female infanticide and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala
Yojana scheme to provide free cooking gas
connections to women from low-income households.

However, India still ranks low on global gender
equality indices, and women continue to face
significant social and economic challenges. Gender-
based violence, discrimination, and a lack of access
to education and employment opportunities are
among the major issues women face in India. Overall,
while progress has been made in recent years,
significant work remains to be done to achieve true

gender equality and women's empowerment in India.

DIYA MANDHYAN
GRADE VII