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Women Empowerment Schemes & Policy

Chapter Summary

Women empowerment in Rajasthan has seen significant progress. Female literacy rose from 20.44% in 1991 to 52.66% in 2011. The state approach has shifted from "Welfare" to "Rights-based Empowerment".

Key Organizations & Acts (RAS Facts)

  • Women Development Programme (WDP): Launched in 1984 in 7 districts (Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Banswara, Kota). Key field worker: Sathin.
  • Rajasthan State Commission for Women: Established on 15 May 1999 (Act passed 23 April 1999). Structure: 1 Chairperson + 3 Members. Tenure: 3 Years.
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Effective from 26 October 2006. Includes "Shared Household" definition and verbal/emotional abuse.
  • Directorate of Women Empowerment: Formed on 18 June 2007 to coordinate schemes.

Major Schemes

Scheme Objective / Key Benefit
Janani Suraksha Yojana Promotes institutional delivery. Rural mothers get Rs 1400; Urban get Rs 1000. ASHA Sahyogini incentives included.
Mukhyamantri Balika Sambal Yojana Bond of Rs 10,000 given to parents who undergo sterilization after 1 or 2 daughters (and no son).
Self Help Groups (SHG) Started in 1997-98. Amrita Awards (started 2010) honor best SHGs (Rs 50k) and NGOs (Rs 20k).
Kishori Shakti Yojana Target: Adolescent girls (11-18 years). Focus on nutrition, health, and skill development.
CM's 7-Point Program Announced in 2009-10 budget. Focus: Safe motherhood, Lower IMR, Population stabilization, Child marriage prevention, Retention in schools (Class 10), Security, and Self-employment.
Mass Marriage (Samuhik Vivah) Grant of Rs 6000 per couple. (Split: 75% to bride, 25% to organizer).

Political Empowerment

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions was ensured (initially 33%, proposed to increase to 50%).

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