Significance of Women Empowerment for Vikasit Bharat @2047
Dr G. Narsimulu
Associate Professor of Public Administration Govt. Degree College for Women (A), Begumpet, Hyderabad
B. Nandi Vardhan
Research Scholar, Dept of Economics Central University of Andhra Pradesh
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http://doi.org/10.37648/ijps.v21i02.031
Abstract
Women empowerment has emerged as an indispensable pillar in India’s developmental discourse, especially in the context of the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The idea of a developed India by 2047, celebrating a century of independence, places women at the heart of the country’s social, economic, and political transformation. This article argues that mainstreaming gender equity is not only a matter of social justice but also crucial for harnessing the country’s full developmental potential. Drawing on policy analysis, empirical evidence, global frameworks, and literature, this essay explores the multifaceted significance of women’s empowerment and its centrality to India’s journey towards self-reliance, innovation, sustainability, and equitable progress.
Keywords:
Women Empowerment; Gender Equity; Vikasit Bharat 2047; Sustainable Development; Social and Economic Transformation
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