women’s empowerment

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been a transformative initiative in India’s housing sector, aiming to provide affordable housing to millions of citizens. The recent mandate under PMAY Rural Phase 2, which requires houses to be registered in the names of women, is a commendable step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. This policy […]

The recent revelation that the employment rate for Indian women drops by one-third post-marriage is a stark reminder of the pervasive gender inequalities that continue to hinder women’s empowerment in India. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “marriage penalty,” is not just a statistical anomaly but a profound injustice that reflects the deep-rooted patriarchal […]