Education and Women Empowerment

Abstract

"It is widely acknowledged that education is the foremost and essential means for social empowerment. It is believed that based on education, women can develop expertise, knowledge, skills, and abilities." "Education is essential for acquiring any kind of skill and developing a discerning perspective. This article discusses the necessity of girls' education in the context of economic factors, increasing awareness in employment opportunities, and evolving financial conditions. It also presents an overview of the current scenario of education." Educated women play a crucial role in the social, political, cultural, democratic, economic, administrative, and civic development of the country. This is the process of women empowerment. Currently, there has been significant progress in literacy and education, but the overall picture still does not reflect the proportion of the female population. The number of women at higher levels of education is still comparatively low."The first Prime Minister of the nation, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, once said, “You can judge the condition of a nation by looking at the status of women within it. ''Progress in any country is not possible without the education of women. The hallmark of an empowered woman is her ability to face challenges and remain resolute in achieving her goals. Keeping this in mind, India's first female teacher, Savitribai Phule, along with her husband Jyotibarao Phule, opened a school for girls in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1848, recognizing the importance of education. In this way, their remarkable contribution played a significant role in empowering women in the country.