Women empowerment in India, with a focus on Maharashtra, reflects a dynamic interplay of national policies and state-specific initiatives that aim to enhance women’s access to education, employment, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Empowerment, in this context, refers to enhancing women’s ability to make strategic life choices, access resources, and participate fully in social, economic. Indian women continue to face challenges such as unequal access to education, wage disparities, limited representation in leadership roles, and cultural barriers that restrict mobility and decision-making. Maharashtra, one of India’s most industrially and socially advanced states, provides a distinctive case study in women empowerment. This study seeks to compare women empowerment in India at large with the specific case of Maharashtra. The research focuses on literacy, population dynamics, gender gaps, and women’s entrepreneurship schemes, with comparative insights between India and Maharashtra. It draws upon government reports, NGO initiatives, and academic literature to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Pandey et al. (Fri,) studied this question.