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PBME Volume V ISBN: 978-81-951151-3-6
Author(s): DR. SUPRIYA LAKHANGAONKAR 
Abstract
Women empowerment in India has witnessed a remarkable change in recent times. Women in India has come a long way, but comprehensive development, equal opportunities and pay are still on the bucket list. This study seeks to map the present state of economic empowerment of women in India. The study first offers an overview of gender equity and literacy status of women in India. It elaborates recent women work force scenario and comments on economic contribution of women in India. Lastly, the study discusses few Government initiatives with respect to women empowerment.
The study is based on secondary research. Various national and international level reports have been studied. Several newspaper articles, websites, research papers, expert comments and interviews have been reviewed to judge the current status of economic empowerment of women in India.
Keywords: Women in India, Gender Equity, Literacy and Education, Economic Empowerment, Economic Contribution, Government Initiatives, Government Schemes
JEL Classification: E00
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