Women Empowerment

Presented by,
R.Meenaka, Msc (cs), M.S.W(Ongoing)
Mentor and Yoga Trainer
Art of Living International Center, Bangalore
 Content

➔ Introduction
➔ Meaning
➔ Current Status of Women in Indian Society
➔ Need of Women Empowerment
➔ Stages of Women Empowerment
➔ Way to Achieve Women Empowerment
➔ Constraints
➔ Initiatives by Art of Living NGO
➔ Youth Career and Placement
➔ Acts for Women Empowerment
➔ Conclusion
 Introduction

Empowerment refers to the increasing the spiritual,

political, social or economic strength of individuals and
communities.

As a general definition, empowerment is a

multidimensional process that helps people gain control over
their own lives.
 Meaning
Women empowerment - Freedom of women from the social, economical,
political, caste and gender-based discrimination.

Swami Vivekananda quotes that, "There is no chance for the

welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved."

Sri Sri RaviShankar, the Founder of Art of living “You are a born leader. You
have all the potential with you to bring prosperity, happiness and joy to this world
! Just Make this Happen !”
Current Status of Women in Indian Society

India is now in transition age "Knowledge Century Era"

To achiecve and sustain the high growth rates, access in education should be open
for entire population without any discrimination.
Need for the Women’s Empowerment

● Women should feel the power within.

● They play the important role of the family together.
● They value work-life balance.
● They are empathetic.
● They make Great Listeners.
● They are nurturing.
● They are good at Multitasking.
● They are strong communicators.
● They handle crisis situation well.
Stages of women empowerment
Way to Achieve women empowerment

● Self Help Groups

● NGO
● Mini Finance Scheme
● Government Scheme
● Self Employment
Restrictions for a Girl Children for Education
● Low Self Esteem
● Dependency
● Decision making
● Lack of Skills Obstacles in their Career
● Communication and entrepreneurship
● Right source of support
● Low Social Status
● Financial Constraints
● Traditional View Participation
● Conflicts amount the the other women
groups
Initiatives by Art of Living Non-Government Organization

● Volunteer-based
● Founded by Sri Sri Ravishankar ji in the year 1981
● We have centers over 156 countries
● Initiatives for Students,
Skills Development & Job opportunities at Art of Living NGO

● Summer Internship
Recognition of prior Learning RPL a government certified Program
● BRIDGE and Artisan Training in partnership with Bosch.
● Mobile repairing and computer skills under Supertron Certification
Advanced skill development in Energy Management and Automation in
partnership with Schneider.
● Advanced Solar Training Laboratory.
● We have 30+ Skill centers and trained more than 12,000+ participants.
Conclusion

● It’s really hard for generation or the society to understand the Women and
her dreams but then with the time and the steady growth will make them to
realize the importance of women and their empowerment.

● Neither man nor the Women are superior all are equal and should treat
equally.

● As a Human being support and raise the women to stand on their own.
Queries
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R.Meenaka, Life Skill Coach & Yoga Trainer

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