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@article{196391,
        author = {Rizwan Ahmed and Dr. Abha Shukla},
        title = {Government Schemes and Women's Empowerment in India: An Overview of Education and Economic Schemes (Central & State Level) - With Special Reference to Chhattisgarh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2776-2792},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196391},
        abstract = {Women’s empowerment in India has evolved significantly over time, moving from a history of deep- rooted patriarchy and discriminatory practices such as child marriage, sati, and gender-based restrictions to a modern framework emphasizing equality, education and economic participation. While women in ancient India held relatively stronger positions, the medieval period saw increased social restrictions that limited their autonomy. Post-independence, constitutional provisions and legal reforms established equality and prohibited gender discrimination, yet structural barriers in education, employment and political participation.
Education and economics empowerment are recognized as key drivers of women’s progress. Education enhances awareness, decision- making ability, and quality of life, while economic participation strengthens financial independence and social bargaining power. The interaction between these two dimensions plays a crucial role in reducing gender inequality and promoting inclusive development.
Government schemes have emerged as vital tools for empowering women through targeted interventions in education, entrepreneurship, and social security. National programs such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, along with state-level intiatives like Bihan Yojana in Chhattisgarh, aim to address structural inequalities and improve women’s access to resources and opportunities. However, disparities in implementation, socio-cultural barriers, and limited access among rural and marginalized communities remain major challenges.},
        keywords = {Women’s empowerment, Education, Economics, Government policy, Barriers etc.},
        month = {April},
        }