• Dr.S.Kalai Arasu.

Independent India, made consolidated efforts to improve women’s position in society through legislative measures. Several acts were passed for the emancipation of women by the Government in the 20th century. The Tamil Nadu Government has taken special steps to improve the position of women in all fields. Women are now enjoying equal privileges with men in many fields by these legislations. Since half of the human population is comprised of women, the process of creating an environment conducive to the progress of women is dependent on a multitude of socio-economic factors, starting with a political will to enforce the development of women as a priority. Women’s equality in power-sharing and active participation in decision making, including decision making in the political process at all levels is ensured for ‘the achievement of the goals of employment. All measures are taken to guarantee women equal access to and full participation in decision-making bodies at every level, including the legislative, executive, judicial, corporate, and statutory bodies, as also the advisory Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Trusts. Women’s employment is one of the most important indicators of the general development of a country. Women are also employed in large numbers in plantations, factories and mills. A Women’s Vocational Training Program was launched in 1977 under the Director-General of Employment and Training. All efforts are being made to improve women’s employment and training opportunities for their economic rehabilitation through several programs. The Government provided not only employment opportunities for women but also made them self-confident and economically independent. Women today have achieved or struggling to achieve, new freedoms and a new place in society. Women are nowadays actively involved in all spheres and streams in our society. Now Indian women are proudly entering every sphere of human activity and are enriching their valuable contributions.

Independent India - Legislative measures – Emancipation – Population - Socio-economic factors - Power-sharing – Environment - Women’s equality – Advisory Commissions - Director-General – Rehabilitation – Independent – Opportunities.

"LEGISLATIVE MEASURES FOR WOMEN EMPLOYMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 5, page no.572-576, May 2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1705104.pdf

"LEGISLATIVE MEASURES FOR WOMEN EMPLOYMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 5, page no. pp572-576, May 2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1705104.pdf