New Momentum for Nari Shakti

In the last nine years, the Government of India has taken a number of steps to empower women and girls. These initiatives have given new momentum to the Nari Shakti movement, and have helped to create a more inclusive and…

In the last nine years, the Government of India has taken a number of steps to empower women and girls. These initiatives have given new momentum to the Nari Shakti movement, and have helped to create a more inclusive and equitable society. One of the most important initiatives has been the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which has provided free LPG connections to over 80 million women. This has helped to reduce indoor air pollution, improve women’s health, and free up time for them to pursue other activities. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) has also had a positive impact on women’s lives. The SBA has helped to build toilets in rural areas, and has encouraged people to use them. This has improved sanitation conditions, and has reduced the risk of diseases such as diarrhea and cholera. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has also helped to empower women. The PMJDY has opened over 400 million bank accounts, and has provided financial services to millions of women who previously had no access to them. This has given women more control over their finances, and has helped them to start their own businesses. The government has also taken steps to improve the safety of women. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has been launched to encourage families to educate their daughters, and the Nirbhaya Fund has been created to provide financial assistance to victims of violence against women. These are just a few of the initiatives that the Government of India has taken to empower women and girls. These initiatives have given new momentum to the Nari Shakti movement, and have helped to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Impact of these initiatives

The impact of these initiatives has been significant. The PMUY has helped to reduce indoor air pollution by 25%, and has improved the health of millions of women. The SBA has helped to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and cholera by 20%, and has improved sanitation conditions in rural areas. The PMJDY has helped to empower women by giving them more control over their finances, and has helped them to start their own businesses. The BBBP scheme has helped to increase the enrollment of girls in schools, and the Nirbhaya Fund has provided financial assistance to thousands of victims of violence against women.

Challenges ahead

Despite the progress that has been made, there are still many challenges ahead. One of the biggest challenges is to ensure that all women and girls have access to quality education and healthcare. Another challenge is to address the issue of violence against women. The government needs to continue to take steps to empower women and girls, and to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Way forward

The government can continue to take the following steps to empower women and girls:

  1.  Increase access to quality education
  2. healthcare for women and girls.
  3. Address the issue of violence against women.
  4. Promote women’s leadership and participation in decision-making.
  5. Create a more enabling environment for women to start and grow their businesses.
  6. By taking these steps, the government can help to create a more just and equitable society for all.

Other Initiatives Under Modi Government For Women Empowerment 

Here are some other initiatives undertaken by the Modi government for women empowerment:

  1. The Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) scheme was launched in 2017 to provide training and employment opportunities to women. The scheme has helped to train over 1 million women in various skills, and has provided employment to over 500,000 women.
  2. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has also been instrumental in empowering women. The PMKVY is a skill development scheme that has trained over 10 million people, including over 3 million women. The scheme has helped women to acquire skills that are in demand in the workforce, and has helped them to find jobs.
  3. The government has also taken steps to promote women’s leadership and participation in decision-making. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the “Shakti” program to train women in leadership skills, and to encourage them to participate in panchayat elections. The program has helped to train over 1 million women, and has helped to increase the number of women in panchayats.
  4. The government has also taken steps to protect women from violence. The Nirbhaya Fund has been used to provide financial assistance to victims of violence against women, and to support programs that work to prevent violence against women. The government has also enacted the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013, to protect women from sexual harassment at work.

These are just some of the initiatives that the Modi government has taken to empower women. These initiatives have helped to create a more inclusive and equitable society, and have given women a better chance to succeed in life.

Initiatives For Expecting Mother’s Under Modi Government 

The Modi government has taken a number of initiatives to improve the health and well-being of expecting mothers. These initiatives include:

  1. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), which provides a cash incentive of ₹6,000 to pregnant women in the first two installments and ₹3,000 in the third installment.
  2. The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Abhiyan (PMSA), which provides free immunization to pregnant women and their newborns.
  3. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY), which provides free and discounted medicines to pregnant women and their newborn
  4. The Pradhan Mantri Bal Swasthya Karyakram (PMBSK), which provides free health check-ups to children under the age of five, including pregnant women.
  5. The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), which provides free health check-ups to children under the age of two, including pregnant women.

These initiatives have helped to improve the health and well-being of expecting mothers and their newborns. The PMMVY has helped to reduce maternal mortality by 21%, and the PMSA has helped to reduce neonatal mortality by 17%. The PMJAY has helped to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and their newborns, and the PMBSK and RBSK have helped to identify and treat health problems in children early on.

 

The Modi government has also taken steps to improve the quality of healthcare services available to expecting mothers. These initiatives include:

  1. The establishment of new hospitals and clinics that provide maternal and child healthcare services.
  2. The training of healthcare workers in maternal and child healthcare.
  3. The provision of equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics that provide maternal and child healthcare services.

These initiatives have helped to improve the quality of healthcare services available to expecting mothers. The establishment of new hospitals and clinics has increased the availability of maternal and child healthcare services, and the training of healthcare workers has improved the quality of care provided to expecting mothers. The provision of equipment and supplies has also helped to improve the quality of care provided to expecting mothers. The Modi government’s initiatives to improve the health and well-being of expecting mothers have had a positive impact on the health of mothers and their newborns. These initiatives have helped to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, and have improved the quality of healthcare services available to expecting mothers.

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