Women Empowerment
Since beginning, Indian constitution has always given due
consideration to the women category. The
Eighth plan of Indian Planning claimed to provide benefits form
the economic development to women equally. Ninth and Tenth Plans
also emphasized on empowerment of women.
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh was set up in1993 to help the economically
poor and deserving women.
Empowerment refers to freedom to choose and action in economic,
social and political fields. Initially women had no control over
his decisions and assets due to the prevailed inequalities in
the society. For elevating the status of the women
in Indian society, it is mandatory that women possess
educational and vocational abilities.