\nThe United Nations and partner organisations are promoting the \u201cGive to Gain\u201d initiative, encouraging individuals, communities and institutions to invest time, mentorship, and resources to enable women to succeed. This campaign reinforces the idea that empowering women benefits not only individuals but entire communities, creating inclusive and resilient societies.<\/p>\n
Celebrations in New Delhi<\/strong> Constitutional Guarantees and Legal Protections<\/strong> Legal frameworks like the POSH Act, One Stop Centres, Women Helplines, and SHe-Box strengthen safety and accountability, enabling women to participate confidently in public and professional spaces.<\/p>\n Education and Skill Development<\/strong> Health, Nutrition and Household Empowerment<\/strong> <\/p>\n Financial Inclusion and Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship<\/strong> Case studies exemplifying women-led development include:<\/p>\n Badashisha Dkhar<\/strong>, Meghalaya \u2013 From joining a local SHG in 2019 to setting up a juice-processing micro-enterprise, she now employs three people and earns \u20b91.8 lakh annually.<\/p>\n Reena<\/strong>, Maharashtra \u2013 Her women-run health cooperative with 1,500 members operates medical shops and health services, generating \u20b960.25 million in annual revenue, creating livelihoods and leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n Priya<\/strong>, Karnataka \u2013 Founder of a renewable energy-powered drone company, delivering healthcare solutions to remote communities, generating \u20b912 million annually and employing 10 people.<\/p>\n Political Participation and Leadership<\/strong> Conclusion: From Rights to Action<\/strong> Across every village, classroom, farm, and enterprise, women in India are proving that empowerment is both a journey and a destination, ensuring that the country\u2019s future is built on equality, inclusion, and the leadership of Nari Shakti.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls Driving a Women-Led Development Agenda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,27],"tags":[1017],"class_list":["post-6277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-national","tag-international-womens-day"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIn the national capital, a series of events will mark the occasion. The Shakti Walk \u2013 #SheLeadsBharat \u2013 along Kartavya Path from India Gate to Vijay Chowk will symbolically showcase the growing presence of women in every field of public life. The celebrations at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium will feature women achievers from governance, science, arts, enterprise, and grassroots leadership, highlighting their contributions to India\u2019s journey toward a Viksit Bharat by 2047.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3748.jpeg\")
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\nIndia\u2019s Constitution guarantees equality, prohibits discrimination, and empowers women to participate fully in democratic processes. Key provisions include:<\/p>\n\n
\nWomen\u2019s education and skill enhancement remain central to empowerment. Initiatives such as Samagra Shiksha, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, supernumerary seats in IITs and NITs, and schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana have expanded educational access. Female enrolment in higher education rose from 1.57 crore (2014\u201315) to 2.18 crore (2022\u201323), while the Female Gross Enrolment Ratio increased from 22.9 to 30.2. Over 53% of UGC NET-JRF scholars in STEM subjects in 2024\u201325 were women, reflecting growing participation in research and innovation.<\/p>\n
\nGovernment programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Poshan Abhiyan, and Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan have strengthened maternal health and nutrition. The Ujjwala Yojana has provided over 10.56 crore LPG connections, improving household health and reducing women\u2019s domestic burden. Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission have transformed water and sanitation access, improving dignity and public health for women nationwide.<\/p>\n
\nWomen\u2019s participation in economic life is increasing through schemes like DAY-NRLM, Lakhpati Didi, Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, Stand-Up India, and GeM-based procurement. As of 2025, 10.05 crore rural households are mobilised into 90.90 lakh SHGs, with \u20b912.18 lakh crore in institutional credit accessed. Women-led micro-enterprises and technology-driven initiatives, such as the NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, are opening new avenues in rural economies and emerging sectors.<\/p>\n
\nWomen\u2019s voice in governance is stronger than ever. Nearly half of elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions are women, reshaping local development priorities. Participation in Parliament, state assemblies, and urban local bodies has steadily increased, strengthened further by constitutional amendments and policy support.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3750.jpeg\")
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\nInternational Women\u2019s Day 2026 underscores that progress requires more than symbolic gestures\u2014it demands rights, justice, and sustained action. India\u2019s women are now leaders in entrepreneurship, governance, education, health, and technology, turning opportunity into tangible change. Through access to credit, training, and supportive ecosystems, millions of women are contributing to a women-led development agenda, shaping the nation\u2019s growth and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat.<\/p>\n