• Dr. Kuldeep Kaur Dhaliwal

ABSTRACT The condition of women in India saw a drastic change in various periods of history. Over a period of time several changes had been made to improve the condition of women. Various acts had been passed in the Parliament of India for the betterment of women. India is on the cusp of becoming a super power but this dream cannot be achieved till 50% of population consisting of women is empowered. In addition to this government is also working towards bringing legislation to employer women and give them equal opportunities. These are various programmes, policies, schemes planned by Indian government to encourage women employment in several areas which will increase participation of women in rural development. The present paper focuses on the institutional mechanism for policy and programmes of women’s welfare. Institutional mechanism for the advancement of women includes institutions of different types- central, state and local governments, non-government organizations (NGO’s), civil society and other bodies which support the cause of women’s advancement. Key Words Institutional Mechanism, Mistreated, Underestimated, Underscored, Socio-economic development, Development program, Backwardness, Disparity manifests, Manifestation, Discrimination, Local governments, Non- governmental organizations, Civil society advancement.

"Institutional Mechanism for Policy and Programmes of Women’s Welfare", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no.d464-d474, September-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209355.pdf

"Institutional Mechanism for Policy and Programmes of Women’s Welfare", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no. ppd464-d474, September-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209355.pdf