There is no tool for development more

effective than the empowerment of women.

Good morning everyone, I am Lohit from
7D and I am here to share some insights
on womens empowerment. Women have
been the ones who are doing so much work
behind the scenes and are never credited for it.
Indian culture gives women the utmost respect.
Many of our gods are female and they have
been worshipped as a deity by many faithful
people. The goddess of wealth is Laxmi, the
goddess of power and strength is Durga and the
goddess of wisdom is Saraswati. Women are
the epitome of wealth and power. Women
were highly respected in the Vedic ages.
The focus on women’s education was
never absent. The word ‘sahadharmini’ was
known from the Vedic days. Sahadharmini
means - equal partner. It is thus very clear
that women in India in ancient days
enjoyed respect, education and reverence.
As time passed the Indian culture was
contaminated with the conservative Middle
Eastern and British culture. As a result, the
power and respect that women enjoyed
were lost.

Gradually after independence, women

started regaining the lost power. Today
women are everywhere. The country saw
its female Prime Minister and President,
the country has many eminent female
sportspeople like Saina Nehwal or P.T
Usha, the country has been blessed with
talented women scientists like A.
Chatterjee or B Vijayalakshmi. Women are
joining the combat forces in India without
any hesitation. Women play an important role
in society and the whole family is dependent on
women for its daily activities. They play the
role of mother, wife, homemaker, cook, teacher,
friend, Nurse all at the same time while catering
to everybody’s needs. The women who are in a
job have to also fulfill the job responsibilities
while managing home & family. The life of a
woman is very hard, but she gets little or no
appreciation. There are a lot of women who are
extremely talented & multitaskers but have no
recognition in society. Quality Education is the
key to women’s empowerment. Slowly with the
increase in literacy level and awareness, society
has started giving importance to education.
Many parents today want to educate their
daughters equally as their sons. Many women
today are scientists, lecturers, collectors, etc.
Empowering women is essential to the
health and social development of families,
communities and countries. When women
are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives,
they can reach their full potential. ...
Empowering girls is the key to economic
growth, political stability and social
transformation.
Thank you.