The Allahabad High Court ruled that statutory child protection laws, including PCMA and POCSO, universally override religious personal laws. This judicial stance ensures uniform protection against child marriage, criminalizes underage sexual relations, and safeguards constitutional rights across all religions.
Click to View MoreSARAS Shakti, a core initiative under DAY-NRLM, empowers rural women by connecting Self-Help Groups to premium markets. It leverages digital platforms like eSARAS and ONDC to enhance incomes, promote authentic handicrafts, and drive inclusive economic growth across India.
Click to View MoreNirbhay Chetna is a flagship Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative under the Nirbhaya Fund. It trains over 17.5 lakh male Panchayat representatives on gender equality, positive masculinity, and women's safety, fundamentally aiming to establish gender-responsive local governance across rural India.
Click to View MoreDespite rising numbers in lower courts, women remain severely underrepresented in India's higher judiciary due to opaque Collegium processes and structural biases, Breaking this persistent glass ceiling demands transparent appointments, systemic reforms, and mandatory gender quotas to achieve constitutional equality.
Click to View MoreThe PCPNDT Act 1994 prohibits sex selection to combat female foeticide and declining child sex ratios in India. Despite census improvements, the Supreme Court demands strict enforcement and meticulous record-keeping to eradicate deep-seated patriarchal biases and protect the girl child.
Click to View MoreAhilyabai Holkar, the visionary 18th-century ruler of Malwa, is celebrated for her decentralized governance, justice system, and empowerment of women. Her profound legacy includes rebuilding nationwide Hindu temples, promoting Maheshwari handlooms, and fostering socio-economic development.
Click to View MoreThe SHE-MART initiative, launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, transforms rural women from micro-credit earners to enterprise owners. It bridges market gaps for SHGs through community-owned, professionally managed retail hubs, boosting the national Lakhpati Didi mission.
Click to View MoreNHAI, partnering with the Vertis Foundation, launched 'Project Saksham' to empower rural communities along National Highways. The initiative focuses on skilling women in vocational trades like plumbing and nursing, ensuring inclusive growth and long-term financial independence through employment.
Click to View MoreThe National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body protecting women's rights. Despite achievements in advocacy and awareness, it struggles with weak enforcement powers, severe resource deficits, and case backlogs, urgently necessitating comprehensive structural reforms and autonomy.
Click to View MoreThe PoSH Act of 2013 mandates safe working environments for women by prohibiting workplace sexual harassment. It establishes Internal and Local Complaints Committees for redressal and emphasizes prevention, accountability, and the protection of fundamental constitutional rights.
Click to View MorePradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) provides deposit-free clean LPG cooking fuel to adult women from poor households. Launched in 2016, it aims to reduce indoor air pollution, empower women, and ensure energy justice with targeted subsidies.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government has circulated three key Bills — the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — to fast-track the implementation of one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
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