A STUDY OF THE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPED INDIA VISION 2047

Abstract

The aspiration of Developed India Vision 2047 symbolizes the nation’s collective resolve to build an equitable, inclusive, and progressive society by the time a hundred years have passed since the nation gained its freedom. Within this grand vision, women's empowerment stands as the moral and structural cornerstone of national transformation. This research paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of India’s evolving a strategic policy framework designed to promote the welfare and empowerment of women across social, economic, political, and educational domains. It explores constitutional provisions, legislative safeguards, and flagship initiatives such as Mission Shakti, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Stand-Up India, and Digital Saksharta Abhiyan, evaluating their relevance and efficacy in realizing the objectives of Vision 2047. Drawing upon the intellectual insights of thinkers like Swami Vivekanand, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Amartya Sen, the study cites women's empowerment as both an ethical imperative and a strategic necessity for sustainable national development. Through an interdisciplinary lens, it identifies the persistent challenges of socio-cultural barriers, policy fragmentation and uneven access to opportunities, while proposing a transformative approach grounded in inclusivity, capability enhancement, and participatory governance. The study concludes that the realization of a developed India by 2047 necessitates the integration of gender equity as a foundational pillar of national development. It is imperative that women transcend the role of passive recipients to become dynamic architects and equal partners in shaping the nation's transformative journey toward inclusive and sustainable progress.