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A GROWTH STORY THAT NEEDS WOMEN AT WORK Syllabus: GS 3: Employment Growth & Development . GS 2: Human resource. Why in the News? As India pursues the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, concerns over high youth unemployment, low female labour force participation, and slowing employment-intensive growth have intensified. Studies indicate that increasing women’s …
Read MoreMaharashtra Empowers Women Farmers Through Landmark Legal Recognition Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes , Issues Related to Women, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? Maharashtra has become the first Indian State to enact a dedicated law for the empowerment of women farmers through the Maharashtra Women Farmer Empowerment Act, 2026.The Act formally recognizes …
Read MoreWHY POLICY NEEDS TO FOCUS ON GENDER WEALTH INEQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: ● Role of Women ● Inequality ● Social empowerment ● Issues related to women Why in the News? The World Inequality Report (WIR) 2026 and the United Nations report ‘Counting What Counts’ (2026) have renewed discussions on gender inequality through multilateral engagement and …
Read MoreBEYOND CHILDCARE, FOUR OTHER BARRIERS Syllabus: GS 3: Employment, Growth & Development Skill development. Human resources. Why in the News? The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report highlights a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) and women-led enterprises in India’s million-plus cities. However, persistent structural barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation …
Read MoreHC UPHOLDS UNIFORM LEGAL MARRIAGE AGE FOR ALL RELIGIONS Why in the News? Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the …
Read MoreTaliban Marriage Decree Raises Global Human Rights Concerns Why in the News ? The United Nations has criticised a new marriage decree issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan, warning that it deepens discrimination against women and may legitimise child marriage practices. Taliban Decree and Restrictions on Women The Taliban government introduced a 31-article decree regulating …
Read MoreCOMMITTEE ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN CONSTITUTED Why in the News? Committee Formation: Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women. Chairperson Appointed: Daggubati Purandeswari was appointed Chairperson of the parliamentary committee. Bicameral Representation: The committee includes 18 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members from different political parties. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE Parliamentary Panel: …
Read MoreUNESCO CHAIR ON GENDER INCLUSION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT Why in the News? New global initiative: UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion & Skill Development launched at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University. First in Asia: Marks a significant step towards women-led skill development and workforce participation in emerging sectors. Key features of the initiative Focus area: Promotes …
Read MoreDiluting Transgender Rights Undermines Constitutional Equality Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Transgenders, Welfare Schemes, Gender Equality, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament, proposing a revised definition of transgender identity, stricter certification mechanisms, and new penal provisions. These …
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s Day: A Tribute to the Women Who Inspire and Empower At Universal Group of Institutions, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across all fields. This Women’s Day, we proudly salute the women who have made our nation proud. From pioneering leaders to groundbreaking artists, athletes, and innovators, their contributions have …
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