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DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL AREA

Introduction It has been a long time since Indian women have been subjected to various forms of harassment and discrimination, at all levels. As 48.52 percent of the total population, women must be at the centre of any major policy planning for the country's development. As a result of their empowerment, women's political and social, economic, and health statuses will improve. A number of constitutional safeguards for women's rights and socioeconomic development programmes were envisioned by policymakers after independence. Efforts to improve the status of women in society have been shown to be most effective in development programmes. There was a need to empower women in India after independence, so the government established the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the post-independence period to accomplish this goal.

Employment of women in India Since the first five-year plan, India's government has been focusing on women's advancement (1951-56). Early on, women's issues were grouped with the welfare of vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged. For example, the first to fifth five-year plans (1951 to 1979) included women's education and measures aimed at improving maternal and child health services. As part of the sixth five-year plan, a switch was made from focusing on "welfare" to focusing on "development" for women (1980-85). The strategy focused on health, education, and employment in a multi-disciplinary manner.

Improved economic and social conditions for women were a major focus of the seventh five-year plan (1985-1990), which aimed at including them in all aspects of national progress. In the eighth five-year plan (1992-97), women's benefits from development flowed from other development sectors, ensuring that women were equal partners and participants in the process of growth.

The women's development strategy underwent a major overhaul in the ninth five-year plan (1997-2002). To begin with, the goal was to create an environment in which women could freely exercise their rights both inside and outside the home as equal partners with men. The second was the consolidation of already existing services in the women-specific and womenrelated fields. The tenth five-year plan aimed to set specific, measurable goals for women (2002-2007). SHGs were formed to generate income and facilitate access to services such as literacy, health care, non-formal education and water supply in order to improve the lives of the poorest citizens. With the Women's Component Plan (WCP), 30 percent of funds and benefits from various government programmes were set aside specifically for female beneficiaries.

In previous plans, efforts were made to close the gender gap and create an environment that empowers women economically, politically, and socially. During the eleventh five-year plan (2007-12), a committee of "feminist" economists was formed in order to ensure that public resources were allocated in a gender-sensitive manner, as well as to identify significant trends in the economy relating to women and to propose policy measures to integrate women into the agenda of growth. Women's participation in agriculture and animal husbandry, as well as in health, education, urbanisation, and

governance, was encouraged by the Planning Commission in the twelfth fiveyear plan (2012-2017).

Women and Children's Affairs Ministerial Department The Ministry of Women and Child Development was established as a separate ministry on the 30th of January, 2006. This ministry was previously known as the Ministry of Human Resources Development's (MHRD's) Department of Women and Children until 1985, when it was renamed.

For the purpose of achieving gender parity and child-centered legislation, policies, and programmes, the ministry was established to fill in the gaps left by the national-state action plan for women's and children's development.

The Ministry's vision is to empower women to live with dignity and contribute as equal partners in development in a safe and non-discriminatory environment. Also, children who have been well-cared-for and who live in a safe and secure environment are more likely to succeed in school.

Gender mainstreaming, rights education, and facilitating institutional and legislative support are all part of the ministry's mission to empower women socially and economically. Children's development must be taken care of, as well as their rights and access to education and nutrition to help them reach their full potential. This includes raising awareness of children's rights and facilitating their access to learning, nutrition, and institutional and legislative support."

For Women's Economic and Social Advancement The following initiatives are being carried out by the Ministry of Women's Social and Economic Development. On January 22, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the BetiBachao, BetiPadhao campaign in Panipat, Haryana in honour of International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is to reverse the downward trend in the ratio of child sex to adult sex. Involved in this national effort are the Ministries of Women and Children's Development, Health and Family Welfare, and Human Resource Development.

Gender-based sex discrimination was one of the campaign's main objectives, as was the protection and survival of the girl child.

India's rapidly skewed female-to-male ratio was the driving force behind the launch of this initiative. State populations like Haryana (861), Punjab (876), Jammu & Kashmir (892) as well as Uttar Pradesh (898) and Bihar (919) had the lowest female-to-male ratio in births per 1000 in the 2001 census. Female foeticide, another term for sex-selective abortion, was to blame.

A large-scale sustained mobilisation and communication campaign was launched in India to give the girl child equal value and promote her education in order to raise awareness among the Indian people.

In order to help women who have been abused in both public and private settings, such as the home, community, or workplace, one-stop centres (OSCs) have been established. Women who have been subjected to sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, human trafficking, crimes against honour, acid attacks, or witch-hunting will be provided with specialised services.

Since April 1, 2015, the OSC scheme has been implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Under this plan, OSCs will be established across the country in stages (2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019- 20). The "Nirbhaya Fund," set up by the Indian government, aims to establish OSCs with better safety and security provisions.

There are numerous programmes in place that aim to help women who have been victims of domestic violence in both private and public settings.

In order to combat all forms of violence against women, it is necessary to provide easy access to a wide range of services, including medical, legal, psychological, and counselling assistance, all under one roof.

For women who have been the victims of violence, this programme provides 24-hour immediate and emergency assistance as well as information on women-related government programmes and schemes across the country. As part of the One-Stop Center Program, the Women Helpline (WHL) is/will be available in every state (OSCs). On April 1, 2015, the One-Stop Center and the

scheme were launched. The Department of Telecommunications has assigned all states and territories the code 181 for the Women Helpline number.

Main objectives of the programme include providing a 24-hour, toll-free telephone service for women who are experiencing domestic violence and are in need of assistance and information.'

Non-crisis and crisis interventions are referred to appropriate agencies such as law enforcement and the District Legal Service Authority or the Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC).

Women who have been victims of violence, as well as women who live or work in a specific area, will be given information about the appropriate support services, government schemes, and programmes.

SWADHAR GREH: In 2002, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a programme to assist women who were in need. Women in need of rehabilitation in a facility can take part in this programme, which gives them a second chance at a normal life. Housing, nourishment, clothing, and medical care are all provided for these people. They are also provided with other forms of financial and social security.

Thirty women will be able to attend SwadhaarGreh in each district. As part of the programmes, women in need are provided with basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and medical care, while also receiving emotional support and legal assistance to help them reintegrate back into society and the family, as

well as environmental rehabilitation. These services are provided free of charge as part of the programmes.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for women to find safe and convenient housing as more and more women leave their homes in search of work in large cities, as well as urban and rural industrial clusters.

A major objective of the plan is to make it easier for working women to find affordable housing options and child care options in urban, suburban, and rural areas. There will be no restriction on the number of working women who can participate in the working women's hostel project. In the Working Women Hostel scheme, girls and boys up to the age of 18 can accompany their working mothers and use the Day Care Center provided by the programme.

In 1986-87, the Support to Training and Employment Program for Women (STEP) was established as a Central Sector Scheme by the Department of Employment and Training. Through the development of self-employment and wage work skills, the STEP programme hopes to make a significant impact on the lives of women. For example, it aims to organise women in viable groups, improve their skills, arrange for productive assets/wage employment, create backward and forward linkages, improve and arrange for support services, and provide access to credit to name a few. To help women's groups thrive in the market place, the scheme's ultimate goal is to have minimal government assistance and intervention after the project is over.

It is the primary objective of these programmes to organise and train women into small, viable groups that can then be provided with resources like credit and other inputs.

The creation of employment-cum-income programmes for groups of women, as well as the creation of wage employment opportunities.

Improve the employment prospects of women by providing assistance in gaining access to health care, education, and other necessary resources.

A direct online marketing platform for women entrepreneurs, SHGs, and NGOs, MAHILA E-HAAT showcases products and services manufactured by womenowned businesses and provides a platform for direct communication with customers. "Mahila E-Haat" was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on March 7, 2016. The majority of women-owned businesses, SHGs, and NGOs will greatly benefit from this initiative.

Customers and vendors can communicate directly through this online marketing platform.

There are numerous opportunities for women-owned businesses to directly promote their products and services, increasing their impact and reach.

The Mahila E-Haat directly supports the "Make in India" campaign via its online marketing platform.

For women's equality and self-determination, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) poses a serious threat. GBV includes everything from intimate partner violence to sexual assault to stalking. Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) will serve as a link between the police and the community, providing support to women in need and serving as a way to increase police-community interaction. This initiative is being undertaken by the Indian government in all states and union territories.

MPV aims to accomplish the following:

An MPV will serve as a public interface to combat crime against women.

MPVs will report domestic violence, child marriage, dowry harassment, and violence against women in public spaces.

A volunteer MPV position is one that is made available. Women's empowerment organisation Mahila Shakti Kendra aims to provide rural women with opportunities for skill development, employment, digital literacy, health and nutrition as well as a "one stop convergent support services." In order to receive their entitlements and to be empowered through awareness, training, and capacity-building programmes, rural women can approach the government through the scheme. For the 2017-18 fiscal year, the plan has been given the go-ahead for implementation. Volunteers from the university community will be on hand to help spread the word about the importance of volunteerism and gender equality.

Main objectives include: The MSK had various levels of work in mind. For women's issues, knowledge support will be provided at the national level,

while for state governments, technical assistance will be provided. Centers at the district and block levels will aid MSK and provide a foundation for women's empowerment initiatives. As part of their service, student volunteers will help spread the word about various government initiatives and programmes, as well as social issues that have an impact on women's lives.

Women in India receive the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the country's highest civilian honour. Throughout the year, the Nari Shakti Puraskar is given out on International Women's Day. Exceptional women and organisations who have made significant contributions to women's empowerment are recognised with this prestigious award.

Children in need of care and protection, juveniles in conflict with the law, and other at-risk children are the focus of the Indian government's ICPS programme. India's existing and evolving child protection programmes are the primary focus of the ICPS.

In 2009, the ICPS went into effect. It was implemented by state child protection societies, as well as other institutions.

Our most important initiatives include: Child development services are known as Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). An early childhood care and development programme that was launched by the Indian government on October 2, 1975, the ICDS Scheme is one of the country's flagship programmes. With the goal of breaking the cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity, and mortality, ICDS

focuses on providing pre-school non-formal education to children as well as breastfeeding mothers.

Pregnant and lactating women and children under the age of six are the primary recipients of the ICDS program's assistance. It aims to improve the nutritional and health status of children aged 0 to 6 years, lay the groundwork for a child's proper psychological, physical and social development and reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition, and school dropout.

Nutrition and health education for mothers will help them better care for their children's normal health and nutritional needs, as well as ensuring that all government departments work together to promote child development.

The National CRECHE SCHEME: More women are working both at home and in the workplace as job opportunities grow. As a result of the rapid increase in nuclear families and the migration of extended family members, they face difficulties in providing quality care and protection for their children. It has become necessary to provide quality childcare and other services to young children while their mothers are at work.

The National Creche Scheme aims to provide a safe place for mothers to leave their children while they are at work, as well as a stimulating environment in which children can grow holistically.

The National Creche Scheme aims to provide day-care facilities for working mothers' children aged six months to six years; to improve children's nutrition

and health; and to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Assist parents and caregivers in providing better child care.

With the help of the ICDS infrastructure, the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) was launched in 2010 with the aim of breaking a generational life cycle of nutritional and gender disadvantage for girls by providing a supportive environment for adolescent girls' personal development. Teenage girls who are not in school are the target audience for SAG. The Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) was implemented through Anganwadi Centers under the umbrella of ICDS through Anganwadi Services (AWCs).

The main objectives of the programmes are to empower adolescent girls and improve their nutrition and health.

Be there for the teenage girls who have left the classroom to help them transition back into formal education or bridge learning/skill training.

Existing government services, such as primary health care facilities, community health care facilities, post offices, banks and police stations should be highlighted.

By working with government and civil society, the integrated child protection scheme (ICPS) seeks to protect vulnerable children in difficult situations and those who have been abused. The ICPS was first proposed in 2006, and it was implemented in 2009. The ICPS is administered at the state and district levels

by State Protection Committees and Societies, as well as Child Protection Societies.

Children's safety and well-being are at the heart of ICPS's mission, which is to unite the Ministry's various child protection programmes under one comprehensive umbrella.

Children's services are institutionalised, structures are strengthened, capacities are built, and a database and knowledge base for child protection services are developed to ensure that appropriate inter-sectoral responses can be provided at all levels.

the creation of an effective system for managing data on child protection that can be used to develop, implement, and track the results of interventions....