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Title:
Women Empowerment: Contribution and Role of Government in Bihar

Authors:
Dr. Ritu Kumari

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Dr. Ritu Kumari
Guest Assistant Professor Department of Economics, TNB College Bhagalpur, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur, Bihar.

MLA 8
Kumari, Dr. Ritu. "Women Empowerment: Contribution and Role of Government in Bihar." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 12, Dec. 2024, pp. 5652-5669, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.001. Accessed Dec. 2024.
APA 6
Kumari, D. (2024, December). Women Empowerment: Contribution and Role of Government in Bihar. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(12), 5652-5669. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.001
Chicago
Kumari, Dr. Ritu. "Women Empowerment: Contribution and Role of Government in Bihar." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 12 (December 2024), 5652-5669. Accessed December, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.001.

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ABSTRACT:
The concept of women empowerment is an essential aspect of achieving gender equality and fostering social, economic, and political development. This paper examines the role and contributions of the government of Bihar in empowering women through various policies, initiatives, and social programs. Focusing on the state's journey towards creating a more inclusive environment for women, this study assesses the effectiveness of government schemes, challenges, and the impact of these initiatives on women’s lives. This article aims to explore how the policies in Bihar have been tailored to address the specific needs of women and analyze their outcomes. This article provides a comprehensive examination of women empowerment and the role of the Government of Bihar in fostering gender equality, socio-economic development, and personal independence for women. Despite significant strides made in the empowerment of women, especially in rural Bihar, several challenges persist. The paper explores various government initiatives, such as the Bihar Mahila Samakhya Program, Bihar Kanya Utthan Yojana, and the Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Pension Yojana, Alchoal Bane which have positively impacted women in the state. Furthermore, this study uses secondary data to evaluate these programs and presents key insights into their effectiveness. Through analyzing statistical data and government reports, the paper highlights the progress and limitations of these initiatives.

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