Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
Prof. K.S. Sarwani,
Vol 17, No 11 ( 2022 ) | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no: 3038-3047 | Published on: 30-11-2022
Abstract
The pace of a nations’ development hinges on equitable and sustainable growth of its people from all strata of the society. The sluggish development of India can be attributed to uneven growth due to the existing stratification of the society based on caste, gender, class among other things. To ensure equitable growth by removing inequalities, sustained policy interventions by the Government is vital. Fundamental Rights assures certain rights to people. Part IV of the Constitution directs the Government to provide good governance enriching and uplifting the lives of the people. Many welfare policies are implemented by the Government of India. This research paper analyses the Dravidian model of development and inclusive growth in Tamil Nadu pertaining to policies towards education of girls and its impact on socio-economic indices of the state and the individuals. Targeted intervention by the welfare state to end social exclusionary practices for empowerment of girls by educating them and taking care of their myriad needs are discussed in this research article. Among the schemes discussed in this paper some are gender specific, whereas some are gender neutral and they are analysed here since they have a positive bearing on girls’ education. The research question that is probed in this paper is whether the Dravidian model of Governance hailed by some politicians has indeed helped in empowering girls and women in Tamil Nadu.
Keywords:
Policy Inclusion, Inclusive Development, Empowerment of Girls, Social Exclusion, Targeted Interventions..