Development of women has been receiving attention of the government right from the very 1st plan (1951-56). But the same has been treated as a subject to welfare. The shift in the approach from welfare to development of women could have taken place only in the 6th plan (1980-85). Accordingly, the 6th plan document adopted a multi-disciplinary approach with a special thrust on three core sectors of health, education and employment. The 7th plan model had followed suit. The 8th plan (1992-97) with a human development as a major focus, played a very important role in the development of women.
The 9th plan (1997-2002) made significant changes in the conceptual strategy of planning for women. The process of empowerment of women initiated during the 9th plan period has been continued in the 10th plan period also for empowering the women on a strong platform for action with definite goals, targets and time-frame. New measures for gender empowerment and equity will be essential components of the llth plan (2007-12). |
