Women's Education As a Driver of Economic Growth: Evidence from Uttar Pradesh

AbstractEducation is a fundamental pillar of national development and environmental progress, serving as the primary driver of economic growth, improved quality of life, and human resource development. It fosters creativity, foresight, and transformative change, steering societies away from traditional backwardness, poverty, and overpopulation towards enlightenment, prosperity, and well-being. Women in India have played a crucial role in societal development, making signiant direct and indirect contributions. Their active participation in economic and social activities is essential for overall national progress.This study seeks to analyze women's education and empowerment in both rural and urban areas of Hathras District and Aligarh, specially in Satoha, Raghaniya, Sasni, Laadhpur, Lakhnu, and Nagla Hema. The objective is to establish a correlation between women's education levels and economic growth while identifying key challenges affecting women's education in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Through this research, we aim to highlight the critical barriers to women's educational advancement and explore potential strategies for fostering gender equality and empowerment.