A

PROJECT REPORT

ON

“ WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN CONTEXT TO SELF ESTEEM”

SUBMITTED

BY

MISS. KOMAL SURESH SHELAR,

MISS. RENUKA SUNIL JADHAV,

MISS. SHWETA SURESH DHADAVE

UNDER

THE GUIDANCE OF

MRS. ANAGHA GOKHLE

SUBMITTED

TO

‘UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI’

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE AWARD

OF

THE DEGREE OF

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

(MMS-DBM)

THROUGH

NAVKONKAN EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, CHIPLUN,

RATNAGIRI- 415605

2020-2021
 DECLEARTION

I am KOMAL SURESH SHELAR student MMS second

th
year (4 semester) at NAVKONKAN EDUCATION SOCIETY
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES,CHIPLUN hereby
that I have completed my project entitle COMPARING DIGITAL
MARKETING WITH TRADITIONAL MARKETING AND
CONSUMER PREFERENCE,OVER WHICH MEDIUM BY
TAKING CONCEPT OF ADS, as a partial requirement of course
curriculum for the academic year 2020-2021. The data collected
and the words done by me is truly authentic and not borrowed and
copied from any dissertation report. The project contents true and
complete information.

Your Sincerely
(komal suresh shelar)
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am thankfull to Mrs. Anagha Gokhle who has given me

proper guidance and contribute a lot in completion of project.
My special thanks to the the members of the department for
giving me the necessary support and encourangement for
completion of this project.
I would also be grateful to all those seen and unseen
hands and heads, which have been directly and indirectly, help me
in the completion of this project.
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CHAPTER I
 Introduction

Women constitute almost 50% of the world’s population but India

has shown disproportionate sex ratio whereby female’s population
has been comparatively lower than males. As far as their social
status is concerned, they are not treated as equal to men in all the
places. In the Western societies, the women have got equal right
and status with men in all walks of life.
The early twenty century, it was rise of the National Movement
under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi who was in favor of
removing all the disabilities of women. At the same time, Raja
Ram Mohan Rai, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar and various other
social reformers laid stress on women’s education, prevention of
child marriage, withdrawals of evil practice of sati, removal of
polygamy etc. The National Movement and various reform
movements paved the way for their liberations from the social evils
and religious taboos. In this context, we may write about the Act of
Sati (abolish) 1829, Hindu Widow Remarriage Act’ 1856, the
Child Restriction Act, 1929, Women Property Right Act, 1937 etc.
After independence of India, the constitution makers and the
national leaders recognized the equal social position of women
with men. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has determined the age
for marriage, provided for monogamy and guardianship of the
mother and permitted the dissolution of marriage under specific
circumstances. Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act,
1956, an unmarried women, widow or divorce of sound mind can
also take child in adoption. Similarly, the Dowry Prohibition Act of
1961 says that any person who gives, takes, or abets the giving or
taking of dowry shall be punished with imprisonment, which may
extend to six months or fine up to Rs.5000/ or with both. The
Constitution of India guarantees equality of sexes and in fact grants
special favors to women. These can be found in three articles of the
constitution. Article 14 says that the government shall not deny to
any person equality before law or equal protection of the law.
Article 15 declares that government shall not discriminate against
any citizen on the ground of sex. Article 15 (3) makes a special
provision enabling the state to make affirmative discriminations in
favor of women. Article 42 directs the state to make provision for
ensuring just and human conditions of work and maternity relief.
Above all, the constitution regards a fundamental duty on every
citizen through Articles 15 (A), (E) to renounce the practices
derogatory to the dignity of women

Key concepts
Women empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political,
social, educational, gender or economic strength of individuals and
communities of women. Women are an integral part of every
economy. All round development and harmonious growth of a
nation would be possible only when women are considered as
equal partners in progress with men. Women’s empowerment in
India is heavily dependent on many different variables that include
geographical location (urban / rural) educational status social status
(caste and class) and age. Policies on Women’s empowerment exist
at the national, state and local (Panchayat) levels in many sectors,
including health, education, economic opportunities, gender based
violence and political participation. Women empowerment enables
autonomy and control over their lives. The empowered women
become agents of their own subordinate position in the society.
Women particularly in rural areas have proportionately least
possessions, skills, education, social status, leadership qualities and
capabilities for mobilization, which determines them degree of
decision making and power, and as a result, their dependence on
men increases. They have been confined to the four walls of the
household, over burdened with domestic works and controlled of
their mobility and personal freedoms by the men of the household
since time immemorial. So they have lagged behind in the fields of
education, skill development, employment and as a result, their
work is greatly undervalued in economic terms .Empowerment of
women is essentially the process of upliftment of economic, social
and political status of women, the traditionally underprivileged
ones, in the society. It is the process of guarding them against all
forms of violence.

The empowerment of women include creating awareness and

consciousness about situations of women, discrimination of
women, rights of women, opportunities to the women and
importance of gender equality , organizing a group collectively,
group identity and group pressure; capacity building and skill
development, ability to plan, to decide, to organize, ability to
manage, ability to carry out activities, ability to deal with people
and institutions in the world around them; participation in decision
making at home, in the community and in the society, and access
and control over resources, over means of productivity and over
distribution .

Empowerment is the process of changing power relations in favour

of those at the lower levels of a hierarchy. Empowerment of
women implies process by which women’s power of self-
realization is promoted and reinforced. They develop the capacity
for self-reliance out crossing the relationship subordination on
account of gender, social and economic status and the role in the
family and society. It encompasses the ability to make choices,
control resources and enjoy participatory relationship within family
and community. To achieve these objectives, empowerment of
women also implies their ability to participate in it and also lead
social movements to remove obstacles in their progress towards
their goal. Women empowerment involves the building up of a
society, a political environment, wherein women can breathe
without the fear of oppression, exploitation, apprehension,
discrimination and the general feeling of persecution which goes
with being a woman in a traditionally male dominated structure.
Women constitute almost 50% of the world’s population but India
has shown disproportionate sex ratio whereby female’s population
has been comparatively lower than males. Women should be put in
the country’s development agenda to achieve its desired goal.

They should also be made partners in development and

development ultimately becomes a process of empowerment. This
ensures their full participation in every aspect of social and
national development. This participation is necessary to increase
the productivity level of women. Thus, women’s empowerment
would enlarge the choices and productivity levels of individual
women and the collective contribution of women groups. As far as
their social status is concerned, they are not treated as equal to men
in all the places. In the Western societies, the women have got
equal right and status with men in all walks of life. But gender
disabilities and discriminations are found in India even today. The
paradoxical situation has such that she was sometimes concerned
as Goddess and at other times merely as slave.

In this research we have studied about the status fo women in

family and society. This research is undertaken to understand the
government schemes and how women have taken benefit of that to
uplift their standard of life.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1. To know the need of Women Empowerment.
2. To study the Government Schemes For Women Empowerment.
3. To assess the Awareness of Women Empowerment in Chiplun.
4. To utilize the Govt. schemes properly for the benefit of Women
Empowerment.
5. To understand the gender discrimination among society.
6. To provide useful suggestions for the development of social
balance

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This paper is basically descriptive and analytical in nature. In this
paper an attempt has been taken to analyze the empowerment of
women in Chiplun . The data used in it is mixed primary and
secondary data. We have used structured questionnaire for
collecting the data regarding education, family background, self
respect , awareness about government schemes for women,
experiences of beneficiaries and overall quality of their life. We
have collected data from various reference book, government
reports and websites on internet.
For the analysis of the primary data we have used some statistical
techniques like tables, graphs, percentages etc.

Rationale of the research

Why there is a need of such research? The status of women in
India particularly in rural areas needs to address the issue of
empowering women. About 66% of the female population in rural
area is unutilized. This is mainly due to existing social customs. In
agriculture and Animal care the women contribute 90% of the total
workforce. Women constitute almost half of the population,
perform nearly 2/3 of its work hours, receive 1/10th of the world’s
income and own less than 1/ 100th the world property.
Among the world’s 900 million illiterate people, 70% of people
living in
poverty are women. Lower sex ratio i.e. 933, only 10% seats in
World Parliament and 6% in National Cabinet are held by women.
The existing studies show that the women are relatively less
healthy than men though belong to same class. They constitute less
than 1/7th of the administrators and mangers in developing
countries. Young girls are considered as a big burden in the family.
Rape cases are increasing in the modern times which force us to
take an initiative about the security of the female population.
Young girls are considered as a big burden in the family. Rape
cases are increasing in the modern times which force us to take an
initiative about the security of the female population.

Ways to Empower Women:

 Providing education in every field
 Change in women’s control over Decision making
 Providing women police stations for their complaints
 Changes in women’s mobility and social interaction
 Providing separate hospitals for their checkup
 Changes in women’s labour patterns
 Providing separate schools/colleges for their safety
 Providing equal rights
 Providing separate transport system
 Changes in women’s access to and control over resources
 Self employment and self help group
 Providing equal property rights
 Providing minimum needs like Nutrition, Health, Sanitation
and Housing
 Providing equal opportunity in sports and other activities
 Other than this society should change the mentality towards
the word women
 Encouraging women to develop in their fields they are good
at and make a career
 Government Schemes for Women Empowerment:
 Government of India implemented various poverty
alleviation and rural development programmes.
 These programmes have special components for women
empowerment. At present, the Government of
 India has over 37 schemes for women operated by different
department and ministries. The

LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

1. Very few samples are taken for the study
2. Study is undertaken nearby villages of Chiplun.
3. This survey is a part of national survey hence our conclusions may not
match to conclusions of national survey.

CHAPTER II
 Government Schemes for Women Empowerment:
Government of India implemented various poverty alleviation and rural
development programmes. These programmes have special components for
women empowerment. At present, the Government of India has over 37
schemes for women operated by different department and ministries. The
implementation of these programmes/schemes is monitored specifically with
reference to coverage of women. Some of these are as follows:-

1. Women Self Help Group

Subsequent to announcement made by Hon. Finance Minister in the Union
Budget 2011-12, a scheme for promotion and financing of Women Self Help
Groups (WSHGs) in association with Govt. of India is being implemented
across 150 backward and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts of
the country since March-April 2012. The scheme aims at saturating the
districts with viable and self-sustainable WSHGs by involving anchor
agencies who shall promote & facilitate credit linkage of these groups with
Banks, provide continuous handholding support, enable their journey to
livelihoods and also take the responsibility for loan repayments. Under the
Scheme, in addition to working as an SHPI, the anchor agencies are also
expected to serve as a banking / business facilitator for the nodal
implementing banks. 
To facilitate implementation of the Scheme, an exclusive fund viz. ‘Women
SHG Development Fund’ was set up by Dept. of Financial Services, Ministry
of Finance, Govt. of India in NABARD with a stated corpus of Rs. 500 Crore
Grant support @ Rs 10,000/- per SHG to the Anchor agencies and also the
cost of publicity, training & other capacity building initiatives is met out of
this fund.

2. Mahila Help Line(1st April, 2015)

To provide 24 hour emergency and non-emergency response to women
affected by violence including sexual offences and harassment both in public
and private sphere, including e family, community, workplace, etc.

3. Pradhan mantri Matrutva Vandana Yojana

All pregnant women and lactating mothers excluding the ones who are in
regular employment with the Central/State Government or Public Sector
Undertakings (PSUs) or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any
law.
All eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers who have their pregnancy
on or after January 01, 2017 for the first child in the family.

The date and stage of pregnancy for a beneficiary is counted with respect to
her Last Menstrual Period (LMP) date as mentioned in the Mother and Child
Protection (MCP) card.

4. Pradhan mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Under the scheme, five crore LPG connections are to be provided to BPL
households. The Scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each
LPG connection to the BPL households, interest free loan to purchase stove
and refill by Oil Marketing Companies. The administrative cost of Rs. 1600
per connection, which includes a cylinder, pressure regulator, booklet, safety
hose, etc. would be borne by the Government.

5. Indira Gandhi national Widow Pension scheme

It was launched by Ministry of Rural Development. All widows aged 18 or
above and belonging to below the poverty line category according to the
criteria prescribed by the Government of India time to time, are eligible to be a
beneficiary of the scheme. It is a part of National Social Assistance Program
(NSAP).
Widow from BPL family aged 18 or above, get the amount of 700/- per month
till she gets remarried or her son attend the age of 21.
 6. Support to training and employment programme for women
(Ministry has been administering STEP Scheme since 1986-87 as a
‘Central Sector Scheme’. It was revised in December, 2014)

The Ministry has been administering STEP Scheme since 1986-87 as a

‘Central Sector Scheme’. It was revised in December, 2014

7. Kishori shakti Yojana

Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) seeks to empower adolescent girls, so as to
enable them to take charge of their lives. It is viewed as a holistic initiative for
the development of adolescent girls. The programme through its interventions
aims at bringing about a difference in the lives of the adolescent girls. It seeks
to provide them with an opportunity to realize their full potential.
This scheme is a redesign of the already existing Adolescent Girls (AG)
Scheme being implemented as a component under the centrally sponsored
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme. The new scheme
dramatically extends the coverage of the earlier scheme with significant
content enrichment, strengthens the training component, particularly in skill
development, aspects aimed at empowerment and enhanced self-perception. It
also fosters convergence with other sectoral programmes, addressing the
interrelated needs of adolescent girls and women.
 The broad objectives of the Scheme are to improve the nutritional, health and
development status of adolescent girls, promote awareness of health, hygiene,
nutrition and family care, link them to opportunities for learning life skills,
going back to school, help them gain a better understanding of their social
environment and take initiatives to become productive members of the society.

8. Working women Hostel

To promote availability of safe and conveniently located accommodation for
working women, with day care facility for their children, wherever possible, in
urban, semi urban, or even rural areas where employment opportunities for
women exist.
 9. One stop centre scheme (1st April 2015)
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Its aim is to set up One Stop Centres
(OSC) which is to be funded from the Nirbhaya Fund.
To provide support and assistance to women affected by violence at private or
at any public place, irrespective of caste, class, religion, region, sexual
orientation or marital status.

10. SWADHAR Grih scheme(2002)

For providing holistic and integrated services to women in difficult
circumstances and without any family, social and economic support, such as
destitute widows deserted by their family in religious places like Vrindhaban
and Kashi, women prisoners released from jails; women survivors of natural
disasters who have been rendered homeless, trafficked women/girls rescued or
runaway from brothels, women victims of terrorist violence without any
means for survival, mentally challenged women and women with HIV/AIDS
deserted by their family, etc.

11. Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana

 Minimum deposit ₹ 250/- Maximum deposit ₹ 1.5 Lakh in a financial
year.
 Account can be opened in the name of a girl child till she attains the
age of 10 years.
 Only one account can be opened in the name of a girl child.
 Account can be opened in Post offices and in authorised banks.
 Withdrawal shall be allowed for the purpose of higher education of the
Account holder to meet education expenses.
 The account can be prematurely closed in case of marriage of girl child
after her attaining the age of 18 years.
 The account can be transferred anywhere in India from one Post
office/Bank to another.
 The account shall mature on completion of a period of 21 years from
the date of opening of account.
 Income tax rebate under sec.80C of IT Act is available.
 12. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is an Act of
the Parliament of India enacted to protect women from domestic violence. It
was brought into force by the Indian government and Ministry of Women and
Child Development from 26 October 2006. The Act provides for the first time
in Indian law a definition of "domestic violence", with this definition being
broad and including not only physical violence, but also other forms of
violence such as emotional/verbal, sexual, and economic abuse. It is a civil
law meant primarily for protection orders and not for meant to be enforced
criminally.

13. Succession Act

Wives are: entitled to an equal share in husband’s property In case of no other
sharers, she inherits whole property of deceased Deceased widow entitled to
share in ancestral property like all heirs Married Hindu women have exclusive
rights  over her individual property and is sole owner of her assets, whether
earned, inherited, gifted etc During divorce proceedings, women are entitled to
seek share in property of husband, along with maintenance , alimony , child
expenses, court fees , some other expenses as per the case.
Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956    was amended, and it ended
indiscrimination against women by providing daughters equal rights in
ancestral property as that of a son , that too by birth. After amendment,
daughters were recognised as a coparcener and her material status makes no
difference in her rights.

 Daughters will have same rights as the son, in father’s property,

irrespective of her birth date i.e. born before or after the amendment
doesn’t matter. But the father should be alive on date of
amendment.  
  Share of a pre deceased daughter, who would have got it , if been
alive at the time of partition, may be allotted to her surviving
children.
 Mother entitled of equal share in property of pre deceased son like
other surviving coparceners, if she has no one to depend upon.
Women though have received provisions for seeking their rights by
inheritance, by various amendments and laws but it’s complete applied is still
denied. Many customary laws still do not assist and provide inheritance rights
to whom and no actions are still taken for it.

14. Indira Awas Yojana

Indira Awas Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored scheme. Under this scheme, 
assistance of Rs.38,500/-  per beneficiary  was being provided to BPL 
families for the construction of new houses upto 31-03-2010 . Now w.e.f. 1-
04-2014 the assistance has been enhanced  to Rs.75,000/- per unit. The
selection of  beneficiaries is being done by Gram Sabha. This scheme is being
financed by  Centre  and State Government on 75:25 sharing basis

15. Short Stay Homes.

The Short Stay Homes Scheme was launched in 1969 and it is meant to
provide temporary accommodation, maintenance and rehabilitated services to
women suddenly rendered homeless due to family discord or crime.  Women
who have been forced in prostitution, homeless, sexually assaulted, victims of
mal-adjustment are eligible to stay in these homes.  The services extended in
these homes include counseling, medical care, psychiatric treatment,
occupational therapy, education-cum-vocational training and recreational
facilities.  At present, there are 384 Short Stay Homes running in the country.

16. Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (PMRY).

The Prime Minister's, Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) has been designed to provide
employment to educated unemployed youth by setting up of micro enterprises
by the educated unemployed poor. It relates to the setting up of the self-
employment ventures for industries, services and business. The scheme covers
whole of the country. The scheme covers all educated unemployed youth with
a minimum qualification of VIIIth Standard (passed). Preference will be given
to women, ITI passed and persons who have undergone the Government
sponsored technical course for a minimum duration of 6 months.

All educated unemployed youth between the age of 18 and 35 years on the
date of receipt of application by the concerned DIC will be eligible for loan
under the scheme in general with a 10 years relaxation for SC/ST/Ex- For the
married women candidates, the income of their parents-in-law shall be
considered.

17. Beti Padao Beti Bacho Yojana.(22 Jan.2015)

To provide education to girls' and their welfare. To prevent the violation in the
interest of girls. To celebrate the birth of a girl child.

18. National Mission for empowered women

The National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) was launched

by the Government of India with the aim to strengthen overall processes that
promote all-round development of women. Users can find detailed information
about the welfare schemes and programmes, mission team, research studies
etc. Details of activities related to poverty alleviation, economic empowerment
of women, health nutrition, gender rights etc. are also available.
 CHAPTER III

LITURATURE REVIEW

FarrWherton and Brunetto (2007) in their study have ascertained that

knowledgeable WEs keep an eye on Government schemes to develop links to
utilize these opportunities efficiently to develop their business. They have also
revealed that the government has not properly advertised their schemes among
women entrepreneurs

Singh and Beiwal (2008) in their study have revealed that the Government
may formulate different strategies and plans for Wes, but there is a gap
between intent and execution

Rizvi and Gupta (2009) in their study have argued that governmentsupported
advancement activities help only urban and middleclass female members due
to their information access and level of education

Brinda Kalyani (2010) in her study has rightly pointed out that the majority
of the small-scale entrepreneurs are aware of the financial schemes offered by
the government

Sedamkar (2011) in his study has highlighted that rural women entrepreneurs
are unaware of policies and schemes offered by Central and State
governments. The government should take the initiative to create awareness of
the schemes and subsidies among women

Itani et al. (2011) in their study have observed that Government of India puts
necessary efforts to encourage women entrepreneurs, but many women
entrepreneurs are unaware of the schemes introduced for the promotion of
business

Garba (2012) has suggested that Government or policy makers should

conduct workshops and seminars among interested women entrepreneurs in
order to create knowledge of new schemes offered by the government

Shiralashetti, A. S. (2013) in their study has suggested that the Government

has to organize necessary programmes for educating and spreading awareness
about new schemes among women entrepreneurs
 Uma SN and Ramesh HN (2018) in their study have pointed out that
emerging entrepreneurs are just like newborn babies. They cannot stand on
their own feet. Hence, at least in the initial stages of their business necessary
support may be extended by the Government for their survival and
sustainability. Thus, both State and Central Government.
 CHAPTER IV

Data Analysis and Interpretation

This data analysis and interpretation is shows that the profile of the
respondents.

Age:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the percentage of age group of the

respondents included in the survey. According to the above graph,
30% of respondents are belongs to the 39-48years age group.
23.3% of respondents are belongs to the 49-55 and 32-38years age
group. 13.3% of respondents are belongs to the 25-31years age
group and 10% respondents are belongs to the 56-62years age
group.
Marital Status:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the marital status of the respondents in

percentage included in the survey. According to this graph, there
are 93.3% respondents are married and remaining 6.7% of the
respondents are widow.
Caste Category:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that caste category of the respondents in

percentage included in the survey. According to the graph, 36.7%
of respondents sadi that they are in OPEN category. 33.3% of
respondents said that they are in OBC category and remaining 30%
respondents are scheduled caste.
Religion:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the percentage of the religion group included
in the survey. According to the graph, 73.3% respondents are in
Hindu religion and remaining 26.7% respondents are Buddisht.
Educational Status:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the percentage of the educational status

included in the survey. According to the graph, 30% respondents
educational status is 8-10th standard. 26.7% respondents
educational status is 11-12th standard. 23.3% respondents are post
graduated. 6.7% respondents are non formal education. 10%
respondents are graduated and remaining 3.3% respondents
educational status is 1-4th standard.
Main Occupation:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the percentage of main occupation included

in the survey. According to the graph, 63.3% respondents are non
working. 20% respondents are in private service and 16.7%
respondents said that they are self employee.
Monthly Income (in Rupees):

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the Monthly Income(in Rupees) included in

the survey. According to the graph, 36.7% respondents are not
applicable. 10% respondents said they earn above Rs.15001
Monthly. 16.7% respondents said that they earn below Rs.1000
monthly. 13.3% respondent said that they earn Rs.1001-5000 and
Rs.5001-10000 monthly. 6.7% respondents said they don’t know
about the monthly income and remaining 3.3% respondents said
they earn Rs.10001-15000 monthly.
Type of the Family:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that Types of the family included in the survey.
According to the graph, 67.7% respondents said they are in nuclear
family. 13.3% respondents said that they are in extended family
and reamining 20% respondents said that they are in join family.
Family Size:

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that family size of the respondents included in

the survey. According to the graph, 70% respondents is in 4-
6members in the family. 23.3% respondents is 7 and above
members in the family and 6.7% respondents is in 1-3members in
there family.
Do you have Bank Account on your name?

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that bank accounts on respondents name.

According to the graph, 100% respondents said that they have bank
account on her. Everyone have bank account in the survey.
Do you have Aadhar Card?

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that respondents have aadhar card. According to

this graph, 100% respondents have aadhar card. The aadhar card
number is issued by taking a person’s biometric details such as iris
scan and fingerprints, and demographic information like date of the
birth and address.
Do you have Voter card?

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that respondents have voter card. According to

this graph, 100% respondents have voter card. The Indian voter ID
card is an identity document issued by the Election Commission of
India to adult domiciles of the India who have reached the age 18,
which primarily serveys as an identity proof for Indian citizens
while casting their ballot in the country’s municipal, state, and
national elections.
Do you have Ration Card?

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the ration card holders. According to the
graph, 100% respondents have ration cards. Ration cards are an
official document issued by state governments in India to
households that are eligible to purchase subsidised food grain from
the Public Distribution System under the National Food Security
Act.
Assets on your name?

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that assets on the respondents name. According

to the graph, 40% respondents said that they have house on her
name, 53.3% respondents said that they have no assets on her
name. 4% respondents said they have any other asset and
remaining 2.7% respondents said that they have land on her name.
 Data Analysis and Interpretation

This graph shows that SELF ESTEEM OF THE RESPONDENT

included in the survey.

Self Esteem Of The Respondent Graph:

10.   I take a positive attitude towards myself

9.       All in all,I am inclined to feel that I am a failure
8.       I wish I could have more respect for myself
7.       I feel that I’m a person of worth ,at least on an equal plane with others
Strongly Disagree
6.       I certainly feel useless at times Disagree
Agree
5.       I feel I do not have much to be proud of
Strongly agree
4.       I am not able to do things as well as most other people
3.       I feel that I have number of good qualities
2.       At times ,I think I am no good at all.
1.       On the whole ,I am satisfied with myself

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Data Interpretation:

This graph shows that the self esteem of the respondent. According
to this graph, following is the explaination on this questions:

1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

The graph shows that 20 respondents said that they are strongly
agree with this question and 10 respondents said that they are agree
with this question.

2. At times, I think I am no good at all.

The graph shows that, 20 respondents said that they are strongly
disagree with this question. 4 respondents said that they are
disagree and strongly agree with this question respectively. 3
respondents said that they are agree with this question.

3. I feel that I have number of good qualities.

The graph shows that, 22 respondents said that they are strongly
agree with this question. 8 respondents said that they are agree with
this question.

4. I am not able to do things as well as most other

people.

The graph shows that, 13 respondents said that they are disagree
with this question. 8 respondents said that they are strongly
disagree with is question. 6 respondents said they are agree with
this question and remaining 3 respondents said that they are
strongly agree with this question.

5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.

The graph shows that, 16 respondents said that they are strongly
disagree with this question. 6respondents said that they are strongly
agree with this question. 4 and 4 respondents said that they are
disagree and agree with this question respectively.

6. I certainly feel useless at times.

The graph shows that, 16 respondents said that they are disagree
with this question. 12 respondents said that they are strongly
disagree with this question and remaining 2 respondents said they
are strongly agree with this question.

7. I feel that I’m a person of worth, at least on an

equal plane with others.
The graph shows that, 24 respondents said that they are strongly
agree with this question. 6 respondents said that they are agree with
this question.

8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.

The graph shows that, 24 respondents said that they are strongly
agree with this question. 2 respondents said they are agree. 2
respondents said that disagree and remaining 2 respondents said
that they are strongly disagree with this question.

9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.

The graph shows that, 24 respondents said that they are strongly
disagree with this question. 6 respondents said that they are
disagree with this question.

10.I take a positive attitude toward myself.

The graph shows that, 26 respondents are strongly agree with this
question. 4 respondents are said that they are agree with this
question.
 CHAPTER V
FINDINGS

 Learned the need for women empowerment.

 Studied the level of Empowerment awareness among women
in Chiplun.
 Learned how much is the government scheme for Women
Empowerment.
 Learned how much she benefited from Government schemes
for Women Empowerment.
 Many women Self-help groups and The Prime Minister are
benefiting From the Ujjval Yojana so they know what the
benefits are.
 Understood gender discrimination in society. Find out if
women have equality with men.
 CHAPTER VI
SUGGESTIONS

 Women should understand about women’s helpline. Doing

so will benefit them in the future.
 Appropriate employment training should be provided by
self-help group for women. So that all women will be able.
 Rights for women, laws should be explained.
 Women should be inform about the Protection of Women
Domestic Violence Act, 2005. What are uses and benefits of
the law?
 Not all women can do banking so they need to be trained
well.
 CHAPTER VII
CONCLUSION

1. Government has launched number of schemes for women

economic empowerment, still women are economically dependent.

2. Good thing is women are aware about the necessity of bank

account, aadhar card, voter card and ration card.

3. Bottom level women are also have a self esteem, women have
property on their name and independent to take decisions whenever
required. They are taking equal responsibility of home and
children.

In overall, women today do not tolerate men domination,

oppression and exploitation.
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