MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION,

MUMBAI

A
MICRO PROJECT REPORT
ON

“Woman Empowerment”

SUBMITTED BY
Lakshdeep Santosh Gaikwad 40

Kirwale Shivhar Balaji 39

Anuma Vijaykumar Khandare 38

Vishal Ashok Kendre 37

GUIDED BY
“MS. JONDHALE D.D.”

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES

INDIRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYTECHNIC),
VISHNUPURI,NANDED.
ACADEMIC YEAR
2023-2024

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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICALEDUCATION, MUMBAI

CERTIFICATE

CERTIFIED THAT THE MICROPROJECT REPORT ENTITLED

“Woman Empowerment”

is a bonafied work carried out by Lakshdeep Santosh Gaikwad, Kirwale Shivhar Balaji,
Anuma Vijaykumar Khandare, Vishal Ashok Kendre in partial fulfillment for the award
of diploma in computer Engineering of the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Mumbai during the year 2023-2024. It has been certified that all the corrections/suggestions
indicated for internal assessment has been incorporated in the report deposited in the
Department library.The Micro-project report has been approved as it satisfied the academic
requirements in respect of Micro-project for the Diploma.

Course In-Charge HOD PRINCIPAL

(Ms. Jondhale D.D.) (Mr. Syed Ateeq) (Dr. Agrawal E. S.)

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES

INDIRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(POLYTECHNIC),
VISHNUPURI,NANDED.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I offer my sincere thank with a deep sense of gratitude to my guide “Mr. JONDHALE
D.D.” and Head Of Department “Mr. SYED ATEEQ” for their valuable direction and
guidance to my micro project work his meticulous attention towards my micro project
without taking of his voluminous work. I am also thankful to our principle “Dr.
AGRAWAL E. S.” for his encouragement towards my micro project. Last but not least I
am also thankful to all staff members of our department for their valuable guidance during
my micro project work.

Sincerely

Lakshdeep Santosh Gaikwad 40

Kirwale Shivhar Balaji 39

Anuma Vijaykumar Khandare 38

Vishal Ashok Kendre 37

Program : COMPUTER
Class : CO2K

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 Evaluation Sheet For The Micro Project
Academic Year : 2023-2024. Name Faculty: MS. JONDHALE D.D.
Course: Social and Life Skills Course Code: 312003 Semester: 2K
Title of the project : “Woman Empowerment”
Major learning outcomes achieved by the students by doing this project :
A) Practical Outcomes In Cognitive Domain :
1) Apply Information Technology knowledge to solve broad-based Information
Technology related knowledge.
2) Apply appropriate computer engineering related technique /tools with an understanding of
the limitations.
B) Unit Outcome In Cognitive Domain:
1) Apply ethical principles for commitment to professional ethics,responsibilities and norms
of the practice also in the field of computer engineering.
C)Outcomes In Effective Domain:
1) Follow ethical practices.
2) Follow precautionary measures.
D)Comments/Suggestions About Team Work/Leadership/Interpersonal
Communications (If Any)

Roll
Students Name Total out of 25
no.

40 Lakshdeep Santosh Gaikwad

39 Kirwale Shivhar Balaji

38 Anuma Vijaykumar Khandare

37 Vishal Ashok Kendre

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Sr. Page
Particulars
No. No.

Part-A

1.1 Brief Introduction

1.2 Aim Of The Micro Project

1.3 Action Plan

1.4 Resource Used

Part-B

Introduction
2.1

2.2 Goal Of Woman's Empowerment

2.3 Need To Empower Women

2.4 Methods For Empowering Women

2.5 Educational Empowerment

2.6 Health, Safety, and Freedom from Violence

2.7 Economic And Financial Empowerment

2.8 Self-sufficiency For Women

2.9 Conclusion

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 Part-A
1.1 Brief Introduction

Women's empowerment (or female empowerment) may be defined in several ways,

including accepting women's viewpoints, making an effort to seek them and raising the status
of women through education, awareness, literacy, and training.Women's empowerment
equips and allows women to make life-determining decisions through the different societal
problems. They may have the opportunity to re-define gender roles or other such roles, which
allow them more freedom to pursue desired goals.Women's empowerment has become a
significant topic of discussion in development and economics. Economic empowerment
allows women to control and benefit from resources, assets, and income. It also aids the
ability to manage risk and improve women's well-being. It can result in approaches to support
trivialized genders in a particular political or social context.While often interchangeably used,
the more comprehensive concept of gender empowerment concerns people of any gender,
stressing the distinction between biological and gender as a role. Women empowerment helps
boost women's status through literacy, education, training and awareness creation.
Furthermore, women's empowerment refers to women's ability to make strategic life choices
that were previously denied them.

1.2 Aim Of The Micro project

Women empowerment helps boost women's status through literacy, education,

training and awareness creation. Furthermore, women's empowerment refers to women's
ability to make strategic life choices that were previously denied them.
To identify and promote the strong leadership and growth of women as individuals in their
own right. To develop the self-confidence of women in building their capacity. Training the
women to impart knowledge of opportunities and resources available to get backing
support.Empowerment is the process of obtaining basic opportunities for marginalized
people, either directly by those people, or through the help of non-marginalized others who
share their own access to these opportunities. It also includes actively thwarting attempts to
deny those opportunities.

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1.3 Action Plan

Sr. Details of activity Planned start Planned

No date End date

1 Searching the topic for micro-

project

2 Collect information from the

internet and textbook

3 Collect information from the

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reference book

4 Arrange all information in

MS Word

5 Prepare a report on it using

MS Word

6 Print micro project

7 Re check

8 Complete

1.4 Resource Used

Sr Name Of Resource/ Specifications Quantity Remark

. Material
No
1. Google Wikipedia 1

2. Text book 1

3. Internet Youtube 1

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 Part-A

2.1 Introduction

Women's empowerment is the process of removing

barriers that prevent women and girls from
reaching their goals. It includes five main
components

 Social: Strengthens women's social relations and position in social structures

 Educational: Provides women with access to quality education at all levels, skills, and
knowledge to make informed decisions, and opportunities for lifelong learning
 Economic: Provides women with access to credit, and participation in economic
opportunities
 Political: Enables women to participate in decision-making
 Psychological: Includes women's sense of self-worth, their right to have power to control
their own lives, and their ability to influence the direction of social

The extent of empowerment of women in the national hierarchy is determined largely by the
three factors – her economic, social and political identity and their weightage. These factors
are deeply intertwined and interlinked with many cross cutting linkages which imply that if
efforts in even one dimension remain absent or weak, outcomes and momentum generated by
the other components cannot be sustained as they will not be able to weather any changes or
upheavals. It is only when all the three factors are simultaneously addressed and made
compatible with each other can the woman be truly empowered. Therefore for holistic
empowerment of the woman to happen - social, economic and political aspects impacting a
woman’s life must converge effectively

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Women‘s empowerment in India is heavily dependent on many different variables that
include geographical location (urban/rural), educational status, social status (caste and class),
and age. Policies on women‘s empowerment exist at the national, state, and local (Panchayat)
levels in many sectors, including health, education, economic opportunities, gender-based
violence, and political participation. However, there are significant gaps between policy
advancements and actual practiceat the community level.One key factor for the gap in
implementation of laws and policies to address discrimination,economic disadvantages, and
violence against women at the community level is the largely patriarchal structure that
governs the community and households in much of India. As such, women and girls have
restricted mobility, access to education, access to health facilities, and lower decision-making
power, and experience higher rates of violence. Political participation is also hindered at the
Panchayat (local governing bodies) level and at the state and national levels, despite existing
reservations for women

Social divisions among urban women also have a similar impact on empowerment indicators.
Upper class and educated women have better access to health, education, and economic
opportunities, whereas lower class, less educated women in urban settings enjoy these rights
significantly less. Due to rapid urbanization and lack of economic opportunities in other parts
of the country, cities also house sprawling slum areas. Slums are informal sprawls, and most
times lack basic services such as clean water, sanitation, and health facilities. Additionally,
slum dwellers mostly work in unorganized and informal sectors, making them vulnerable to
raids by the state, abuse by employers, and other forms of insecurity. Women and children in
slums are among the most-vulnerable to violence and abuse, and are deprived of their basic
human rights. As a result of a vibrant women‘s movement in the last 50 years, policies to
advance human rights for women in India are substantial and forward-thinking, such as the
Domestic Violence Act(2005), and the 73 rd and 74 the Amendments to the Constitution that
provide reservations for women enter politics at the Panchayat level. There are multiple
national and state level governmental and non- governmental mechanisms such as the
Women‘s Commission to advance these policies, and the implementation of these policies is
decentralized to state and district-level authorities and organizations that include local non-
governmental organizations.The policy/practice gap in India cuts across all sectors and
initiatives as a result of rampant corruption and lack of good governance practices. State-level
governments claim a lack of resources,and the resources they do receive are highly
susceptible to corruption. Financial corruption hinders the government‘s ability to invest in
social capital, including initiatives to advance women‘s empowerment. Since the 1990‘s
India has put in place processes and legislative acts such as the Right to Information Act
(2005) for information disclosure to increase transparency and hold government officials
accountable. Mistrust of political institutions and leaders remains high in the society with
corruption and graft allegations often covering media headlines.

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2.2 Goal Of Woman's Empowerment

Women's empowerment aims to provide women the power to take charge of their
lives and make choices that will impact their wellbeing. Women who are empowered can get
past the political, social, and economic constraints holding them back from reaching their full
potential. The main goal of women's empowerment is to establish a society in which women
are given equal chances to participate in all aspects of life and are not subjected to gender-
based discrimination. It strives to advance gender equality, put a stop to violence against
women, and make sure that women have equal access to opportunities in employment,
healthcare, and education. The ultimate goal of women's empowerment is to establish a
society in which women can live honourable lives free from prejudice and sexismi

2.3 Need To Empower Women

Women have historically been treated unfairly and oppressed because they were
thought of as inferior to males. Despite recent major advancements in gender equality,
women still face a number of obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. The
lack of access that women have had to opportunities like education, jobs, and other aspects of
life is what drives the demand for women's empowerment. In addition, women are more
likely to be the victims of abuse, exploitation, and prejudice, which furthers their
marginalisation.

Building a more just and equitable society requires empowering women. Women who are
empowered have the ability to take part in decision-making, support the economic growth of
their families and communities, and actively work to advance social justice and equality,
Improved mother and child health outcomes are a result of empowered women's increased
propensity to exert greater control over their reproductive health.

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2.4 Methods For Empowering Women

Women can be empowered in a variety of ways, including:

One of the most important things in empowering women is education. Girls and women who
are educated can acquire the information and skills necessary to fully engage in all facets of
life.

Economic Empowerment: Giving women access to sources of income and resources like
credit, land, and technology is a key component of empowering women economically.
Women's social standing and financial independence can both be raised by doing this.

Political Engagement: It is crucial that women get involved in politics in order to make sure
that their opinions are heard and that their interests are reflected. Quotas and affirmative
action program mes that boost the participation of women in decision-making bodies can help
women gain political empowerment.

Legal Reforms: Women can be effectively empowered through legal reforms that support
gender equality and defend women's rights. This includes regulations that deal with sexual
assault, prejudice, and uneven pay

Awareness and Advocacy: Increasing knowledge of women's rights and promoting gender
equality can aid in empowering women. Campaigns, social media, and other forms of
outreach that inform the public about the significance of women's empowerment can
accomplish this.

Women can be empowered and given the chance to participate fully in society and reach their
full potential by putting these principles into practise.

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2.5 Educational Empowerment

In order to empower women and provide them the ability to fully participate in
society, education is a crucial component. Girls and women who receive an education gain
the information, abilities, and self-assurance they need to make wise decisions about their
lives. Additionally, it aids in the development of their critical thinking, problem-solving, and
leadership skills.

Giving girls and women access to high-quality education that is pertinent to their needs and
aspirations constitutes educational empowerment. In particular, thiantails giving women the
chance to pursue higher education and vocational training as well as ensuring that girls have
access to primary and secondary school.

In order to empower women and girls via education, it is also necessary to remove the
societal and cultural constraints that prohibit them from enrolling in school. These obstacles
include discrimination, gender- based violence, early marriage, and poverty. Governments,
civil society organisations, and communities must collaborate to establish an enabling
environment that supports girls' education and advances gender equality in order to remove
these obstacles.

Education for women has several advantages, including enhancing maternity and child
health, lowering poverty, and fostering economic development. Women who receive an
education are better equipped to support the growth of their families, communities, and
nations. In order to achieve gender equality and sustainable development, it is crucial to fund
girls education and encourage educational empowerment.

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2.6 Health, Safety, and Freedom from Violence

Women's empowerment requires the preservation of their health, safety, and

independence from violence. Women are more capable of participating in society, pursuing
their aspirations, and reaching their full potential when they are healthy, safe, and free from
abuse.

Access to high-quality healthcare services, including those related to reproductive health, is

necessary to protect women's health. It also entails tackling the societal factors that affect
women's health, such as discrimination, ignorance, and poverty.

Addressing the numerous types of violence experienced by women, such as domestic abuse,
sexual assault, and harassment, is necessary for safety and freedom from violence. This
necessitates the adoption of laws and regulations that uphold the rights of women and
advance gender equality. It also entails bringing attention to the problem of violence against
women and offering assistance to victims of violence.

In order to free women from abuse, social norms and attitudes that support that violence must
be changed. This entails advancing gender equality and combating negative gender
stereotypes that support violence.

In order to free women from abuse, social norms and attitudes that support that violence must
be changed. This entails advancing gender equality and combating negative gender
stereotypes that support violence.

Women are better equipped to participate in all facets of life, including education,
employment, and political participation, when they are healthy, safe, and free from abuse. As
a result, it is crucial to advance health, safety, and freedom from violence in order to
empower women and advance gender equality.

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2.7 Economic And Financial Empowerment

For women to fully participate in society and be able to make decisions about their
lives, financial and economic empowerment is crucial. Women's economic empowerment
entails giving them access to opportunities, assets, and resources that allow them to earn a
living, secure their financial futures, and support economic progress.

A variety of measures can help women become more economically independent, such as
expanding their access to credit, increasing their involvement in the workforce, encouraging
entrepreneurship, and assuring equal compensation for equal effort. These interventions can
be put into practise on an individual, local, and even a governmental level

Women's economic empowerment depends on having access to loans. Women who have
access to finance can launch and grow enterprises make investments in their children and
their own education, and create a secure financial future, Increasing the number of women in
the workforce can also be a potent strategy for their economic emancipation. This entails
removing the obstacles that keep women from taking advantage of job possibilities and
making sure that they receive equal pay for their efforts.

Another tactic for the economic empowerment of women is to encourage entrepreneurship.

This can entail offering training and assistance to women who want to launch their own
enterprises as well as fostering an entrepreneurial climate through laws and policies that
promote women's economic empowerment

Last but not least, achieving equal pay for equal effort is crucial for empowering women
economically. For

work of equal worth, women must receive equal pay as men. This calls for taciding the
gender wage gap and

advancing pay equity-pronsoting laws and practises

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2.8 Self-sufficiency For Women

The ability of women to take care of their basic needs and the needs of their children
without the assistance

of others is referred to as self-sufficiency Being self-sufficient provides women more control

over their life

and the ability to decide how they want to live in the future, making it a crucial part of the
empowerment of women

Women can become self-sufficient in a number of ways, such as through education skill
development, and business. Women who have an education are equipped with the knowledge
and abilities necessary to actively engage in society and make wise life decisions. Programme
for skill development can assist women In acquiring the technical and entrepreneurial
abilities required to launch their own firms or enter the workforce

The ability for women to start their own businesses and achieve financial independence
makes entrepreneurship a potent weapon for empowering woman to be self-sufficient Small
firms, micro- enterprises and cooperatives are just a few examples of the varied shapes that
entrepreneurship can take.

Access to resources including loans land and markets is necessary for women to be self-
sufficient in addition to receiving an education developing their talents, and starting their own
business. Women require access to capital to launch and build their companies, land for food
production and markets for the sate of their goods

Woman's self-sufficiency also entails removing the societal and cultural constraints that keep
them from becoming self-sufficient. These obstacles include safty marriage gender-based
discrimination, and restricted access to resources and services Governments civil society
organization and communities must collaborate to build an environment that supports
woman's self-sufficiency in order to remove these

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2.9 Conclusion

The socio-economic advancement of India is profoundly impacted by the crucial

problem of women's empowerment. As we've seen, there are many methods to empower
women, including through education, health, employment prospects, and political
engagement

Even though the Indian government has made great strides to support women's empowerment
obstacles still stand in the way of achieving gender equality. Women's advancement is
nevertheless hampered by discrimination based on gender, access to resources and education,
and cultural beliefs that regard women

as lesz valuable than men

Therefore, it is essential that we keep pushing for women s empowerment and building a
more just and squal society for women in India. This can be accomplished by putting more
money into health and education programmes opening up employment opportunities and
encouraging women to run for office

In conclusion women's empowerment is not only morally required but also a crucial step in
India's pursuit of inclusive and sustainable development. Regardless of pender we must keep
striving to build a more just and equitable society for all

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