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What is the purpose of the ASHAs in relation to women's rights and schemes?
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ASHAs educate women on their rights and about available schemes.
What are some of the support services provided by the government for women in distress?
Santwana Kendras, Swadhar Kendras, and specific helplines provide support services.
How does India's participation of women in politics compare to men?
Women's participation is between 2% to 4%, whereas men's participation is between 94% to 98%.
What percentage of girls in India are married before the legal age?
21% of girls are married before the legal age.
Where does India rank in gender equality among 144 countries?
India ranks low on gender equality.
How does women's participation in the labor market compare to men, and what is the pay disparity?
Women have lower labor market participation and earn 30% less pay compared to men.
Name two schemes aimed at improving girl child education and health in India.
Bhagya Lakshmi scheme and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
What is the focus of the Stree Shakti scheme?
The Stree Shakti scheme focuses on forming self-help groups for women's financial independence.
What percentage of women in India lack awareness about family planning methods?
49% of women are unaware of family planning methods.
What is the main focus of Sustainable Development Goal 5?
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls.
What does the Ujjwala scheme aim to provide for women?
The Ujjwala scheme aims to promote dignity and provide access to cooking gas for women.
What is the issue with the female sex ratio in India?
The overall female sex ratio is 932, while the child level ratio is 922.
What are some issues contributing to high infant and maternal mortality rates in India?
Malnutrition is a major contributor to high infant and maternal mortality rates.
What role do men play in achieving gender equality by 2030?
Men play a crucial role in supporting and promoting gender equality.
What percentage of violence against women cases go unregistered in India?
94% of cases go unregistered.
What is a significant health issue affecting women in India and at what rate?
55% of women in India suffer from anemia.
Why is shifting societal attitudes towards gender equality important?
Societal attitudes need to shift to promote, rather than oppress, equality and opportunities for women.
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