UPSC Mains 2021 · GS I · Q10 · 10 marks · 150 words

Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.

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भारत में महिलाओं के सशक्तिकरण की प्रक्रिया में ‘गिग इकोनॉमी’ की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए ।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “'We cannot all succeed if half of us are held back'. Examine the statement by referring to the status of women in India and the effectiveness of women empowerment measures by the State.”

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Women though make upto 50% of the total population doesn't contribute to country's GDP equally due to lack of participation and social restriction.

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Status of women in India

  1. Educational status - According to census 2011, only 66.7% of Indian women are literate.

  2. Nutritional status - According to NFHS-5 data 57% of Indian women are anaemic and there is no adequate nutrition provided to them.

  3. Societal status - → Inequality in payment, oppurtunities to jobs due to patriarchy.

  4. Only 37% labour force participation rate of women in India shows the poor state of affairs.

  5. There are societal pressures like taking care of family, children, etc., which hinders women's capabilities to work.

Women empowerement measures by state

  1. POSHAN Abhiyaan - for improving nutritional status.

  2. Startups by women are encouraged by various schemes like Mission Shakti.

  3. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to increase female literacy rate

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021, General Studies Paper I, Q10. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.