Question

Make a list of women empowerment activites undertaken by goverment

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Mahila E-haat

It is a direct online marketing platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women entrepreneurs, Self Helf Groups (SHGs) and Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to showcase products made and services rendered by them. This is a part of the 'Digital India' initiative.

2. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

This is a social campaign aimed at eradication of female foeticide and raising awareness on welfare services intended for young Indian girls.

The "Save the Girl Child" movement was launched on 22 January 2015, it is a joint initiative run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

3. One Stop Centre Scheme

Popularly known as 'Sakhi,' it was implemented on 1st April 2015 with the 'Nirbhaya' fund. The One Stop Centres are established at various locations in India for providing shelter, police desk, legal, medical and counselling services to victims of violence under one roof integrated with a 24-hour Helpline.

The toll-free helpline number is 181.

Here is a list of Sakhi centres across the country.

These centres can be contacted for:

Emergency Response and Rescue Services

Medical assistance

Assistance in lodging FIR /NCR/DIR

Psycho - social support/ counselling

Legal aid and counselling

Shelter

Video Conferencing Facility to record statement for police/ courts

4. Working Women Hostels

The objective of the scheme is to promote the availability of safe and conveniently located accommodation for working women, with daycare facility for their children, wherever possible, in urban, semi-urban, or even rural areas where employment opportunity for women exist.

5. Swadhar Greh

The Swadhar scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2002 for rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances.

7. Nari Shakti Puruskars

The Nari Shakti Puruskars are national level awards recognizing the efforts made by women and institutions in rendering distinguished services for the cause of women, especially vulnerable and marginalized women.

The awards are presented by the President of India every year on 8 March, International Women's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.