• Dr.Bikramjit Kaur Malhotra

ABSTRACT: The historical development of women's economic empowerment in India is a complex narrative marked by both progress and persistent challenges. While women have historically contributed significantly to the economy, particularly in agriculture and informal sectors, they have faced limitations due to socio-cultural norms and discriminatory practices that have hindered their participation in the formal workforce. Efforts to address these issues have been ongoing, with social reformers, the government, and grassroots organizations playing crucial roles in promoting women's economic empowerment.  This research paper examines the women's economic empowerment in India in prospective to historical development and NPE 2020 focusing in areas such as education, employment, entrepreneurship, and social protection have influenced women's financial independence and economic participation. Through a review of policy initiatives and their outcomes, this paper highlights both the advancements and challenges in promoting women's economic empowerment. Although there are targeted policies in place such as access to education, microfinance support, and labour rights protections, yet the barriers remain due to social norms, limited access to resources and gaps in policy implementation. In the end, an emphasis has been made on a holistic approach that combines economic measures with social support to create sustainable pathways for empowering women economically.

Keywords: Women, Economic Empowerment, Government Policies and National Policy of Education 2020.

"WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN INDIA IN PROSPECTIVE TO HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL POLICY OF EDUCATION NPE (2020) ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.b752-b759, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510191.pdf

"WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN INDIA IN PROSPECTIVE TO HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL POLICY OF EDUCATION NPE (2020) ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppb752-b759, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510191.pdf