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The term “empowerment” was first used in the context of political mobilisation in the1960s by activists of the Black Panther Movement in the US. Since then it has entered many fields of theory and practice. Empowerment is now increasingly seen as a process by which the one's without power gain greater control over their lives. This means control over material assets, intellectual resources and ideology. It involves power to, power with and power within.
Power over: controlling power over some one and something. Response to it can be compliance, resistance or manipulation

Power to: generative or productive power that creates new possibilities and actions without domination
Power with: power generating a feeling that the whole is greater than the sum of individuals and action as a group is more effective

Power from within: a sense that there is strength that is in each and every individual. The recognition of one's own self-acceptance and self-respect enables the acceptance of others as equals
“Women Empowerment is refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of women. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities.
 :A holistic approach to women’s health which includes both nutrition & health services should be adopted & special attention should be given to the needs of women & girls at all stages of life cycle. Reduction of infant mortality & maternal mortality, which are sensitive indicators of human development.

equal access to education for women & girls will be ensured. Special measures should be taken to eliminate discrimination, universalize education, eradicate illiteracy, create an gender sensitive educational system, increase enrolment & retention rates of girls & improve the quality of education to facilitate lifelong learning as well as development of occupation, vocational, technical skills by women.

Nutrition: in view of high risk of malnutrition & diseases that women face at all three critical stages example: infancy, childhood, adolescences & reproductive phase.to meet all nutritional needs of women at all stages of life cycle.efforts should be made to tackle the problem of micro & macro nutrient deficiencies especially among pregnant lactating women as it leads to various disease & disabilities.

the vast majority of rural women still depends on the locally available non-commercial sources of energy such as animal dung, crop waste & fuel wood. Women should include in spreading use of solar energy, biogas and smokeless chulahs. Influencing eco- system & changing life style of rural women.

all forms of violence against women, physical & mental Institution & mechanisms for assistance should be created & strengthened for prevention of such violence including sexual Harassment At work place. A special emphasis should also be laid on programmes & measures to deal with trafficking in women & girls.


over 21,000 households have been covered with health insurance o

1. Women empowerment Prepared by:- Mr. Abhinav Bhatt

2. Introduction: The term “empowerment” was first used in the context of political mobilisation in the1960s by activists of the Black Panther Movement in the US. Since then it has entered many fields of theory and practice. Empowerment is now increasingly seen as a process by which the one's without power gain greater control over their lives. This means control over material assets, intellectual resources and ideology. It involves power to, power with and power within.

3. Power over : controlling power over some one and something. Response to it can be compliance, resistance or manipulation Power to : generative or productive power that creates new possibilities and actions without domination

4. Power with : power generating a feeling that the whole is greater than the sum of individuals and action as a group is more effective Power from within : a sense that there is strength that is in each and every individual. The recognition of one's own self-acceptance and self-respect enables the acceptance of others as equals

5. Definition “Women Empowerment is refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of women. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities.  

6. Expenditure of women empowerment in varies aspects:

7. Health  :A holistic approach to women’s health which includes both nutrition & health services should be adopted & special attention should be given to the needs of women & girls at all stages of life cycle. Reduction of infant mortality & maternal mortality, which are sensitive indicators of human development.

8. Education: equal access to education for women & girls will be ensured. Special measures should be taken to eliminate discrimination, universalize education, eradicate illiteracy, create an gender sensitive educational system, increase enrolment & retention rates of girls & improve the quality of education to facilitate lifelong learning as well as development of occupation, vocational, technical skills by women.

9. Drinking water & sanitation: attention should be given on safe drinking water, sewage disposal Sanitation accessible to households in rural areas & urban slums.

10. Nutrition: in view of high risk of malnutrition & diseases that women face at all three critical stages example: infancy, childhood, adolescences & reproductive phase.to meet all nutritional needs of women at all stages of life cycle.efforts should be made to tackle the problem of micro & macro nutrient deficiencies especially among pregnant lactating women as it leads to various disease & disabilities.

11. Housing & shelter: . women’s perspective should include in housing policies, planning of housing colonies & provision shelter in rural & urban areas

12. Environment : the vast majority of rural women still depends on the locally available non-commercial sources of energy such as animal dung, crop waste & fuel wood. Women should include in spreading use of solar energy, biogas and smokeless chulahs . Influencing eco- system & changing life style of rural women.

13. Violence against women : all forms of violence against women, physical & mental Institution & mechanisms for assistance should be created & strengthened for prevention of such violence including sexual Harassment At work place. A special emphasis should also be laid on programmes & measures to deal with trafficking in women & girls.

14. Institutional mechanisms: to promote advancement of women, which exist at central & state levels should be strengthened. It related to training, self- advocacy skills.

15. Gender violence: `women’s group discuss sensitive issues such as gender violence & make special efforts to identify victims & help them to start new live hood.

16. Health insurance for the poor: over 21,000 households have been covered with health insurance on a pilot basis. Community managed risk funds aims to supports the meet of families health expenditure, including during emergencies

17. Poverty eradication: since women comprise the majority of the population below the poverty lines & are very often in situations of extreme poverty. Strengthening the polices & poverty eradication programmes & improved implementation of programmes, by offering them a range of economic & social options, along with necessary support measures to enhance their capabilities.

18. Micro credit: in order to enhance women’s access to credit for consumption & production, the establishment of new & strengthening of existing micro credit mechanism & micro finance institution should be undertaken so that the outreach of credit is enhanced.

19. Women & economy: women’s perspective should be included in designing & implementing macro economic & social policies by institutionalizing their participation in such processes. There contribution to socio economic development as producer & worker will be recognized in formal & informal setups (including home based worker) & appropriate policies relating to employment & to her working conditions should be drawn up.

20. Self group (SHG s): since reconstitution of commissions in January 2000, it started projects with the aim of making women economically empowered. Initiatives taken by delhi commission for women in year 2000-2001 projects in collaboration with partner NEOs for empowering women economically.

21. Globalization: it has presented new challenges for the realization of goals of women’s equality. The gender impact of which has not been systematically evaluated fully. Benefits of growing global economy have been unevenly distributed leading to wider economic disparities, the feminization of poverty, increased gender inequality through often deteriorating working conditions & unsafe working environment especially in the informal economy & rural areas.

22. Women & agriculture: the programmes for training women in soil occupations allied to agriculture like horticulture, livestock including small animal husbandry, poultry, fisheries etc.

23. Women & industry: the important role played by the women in electronics, information technology, food processing, agro industries & textiles has been crucial to the development of these sectors. They should be given comprehensive support in terms of labour legislation, social security & other support services to participate in various industrial sectors.

24. Support services: its for women like child care facilities, including crèches at work places & educational institutions, homes for the aged & the disabled will be expanded & improved to create an enabling environment & to ensure their full co-operation in social, economic & political life. Women friendly personnel policies should be drawn up to encourage women to participate effectively in developmental process.

25. Level of women empowerment framework

26. Maternal mortality & morbidity factors

27. Top 10 Ways To Create Empowerment And Self Reliance

28. : 1) Ensure Your Clients Receive Their Eligible Government Benefits:

29. 2) Provide Clients with Nutrition Education or Offer Cooking Classes:

30. 3) Help Your Clients Become Advocates for Themselves:

31. 4) Create a Job-Training Program or Refer Clients to One:

32. 5) Incorporate Local Agriculture and Produce into Your Programs:

33. 6) Create Youth Development and Leadership Programming:

34. 7) Offer Financial Literacy Classes or Individual Development Accounts:

35. 8) Help Your Clients Start a Business or Learn Entrepreneurial Skills with a Collaborative Kitchen:

36. 9) Strengthen Your Local Food System by Encouraging Schools to Serve Local Produce:

37. 10) Conduct English as a Second Language, Technology, or GED Classes:

38. National policy for women empowerment

39. Objective:

40. A)  Creating an environment through positive economic and social policies for full development of women to enable them to realize their full potential b)  The de-jure and de-facto enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedom by women on equal basis with men in all spheres - political, economic, social, cultural and civil.

41. c)  Equal access to participation and decision making of women in social, political and economic life of the nation; d)  Equal access to women to health care, quality education at all levels, career and vocational guidance, employment, equal remuneration, occupational health and safety, social security and public office etc.;

42. E)  Strengthening legal systems aimed at elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. f)  Changing societal attitudes and community practices by active participation and involvement of both men and women.

43. g)  Mainstreaming a gender perspective in the development process; h)  Elimination of discrimination and all forms of violence against women and the girl child; and i )  Building and strengthening partnerships with civil society, particularly women’s organizations.

44. Government Policy for Women Empowerment Creating an environment through positive economic and social policies for full development of women to enable them to realize their full potential. Enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedom by women on equal basis with men in all spheres – political, economic, social, cultural and civil.

45. Equal access to women to health care, quality education at all levels, career and vocational guidance, employment, equal remuneration, occupational health and safety, social security and public office etc aimed at elimination of all forms of discrimination against women

46. Changing societal attitudes and community practices by active participation and involvement of both men and women Mainstreaming a gender perspective in the development process. Equal access to participation and decision making of women in social, political and economic life of the nation.

47. Rights of women: