Himachal ranks first in women empowerment

In our society women have been given a special place since ages. In the present day women are progressing more and proving their mettle in every arena whether it be education, politics, health, govt. jobs, agriculture or household jobs. Himachal Pradesh government has been honored at the national level for its excellent steps and programmes undertaken for the empowerment of women In Himachal. Women in Himachal are employed in vocational jobs; education of females in rural areas has taken an edge in Himachal Pradesh. Earlier the women who used to be busy with household work are now working in anganwadis, handlooms, learning sewing, weaving etc.

The Himachal government is giving a serious concern towards the upliftment of the women in the society like education, funds to widows and poor women, strict punishments against female infanticide etc. The result of all these initiatives by Himachal government towards growth of women in society has made Himachal to top the list among all the other states in terms of empowerment of women.

A survey done by India’s renowned magazine and electronic channel revealed that Himachal excels in working for women empowerment and has been awarded as the ‘Diamond State’ award. Himachal Pradesh has come out to be the first state in the nation in which 50 % reservation is given to the women in Panchayati Raj institutions and other urban jobs. Moreover, all the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh having large female population are provided with extra fund of Rs. 5 lacs for the progress and empowerment of women.

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