UP women turning self-reliant, leaders, says WEE Index data
The index tracks the economic, social, and educational progress of women across the state, providing crucial insight into areas that require planning and intervention.
The current report states that there was a notable rise in women's participation in education and skill development. "Govt initiatives like vocational training, Mission Shakti, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, and Swachh Bharat Mission have strengthened women's safety and social awareness, empowering them both socially and economically.
Schemes to recruit women as drivers and conductors in public transport are improving their mobility and economic independence," it adds.
The WEE Index evaluates all 75 districts in key categories, which include entrepreneurship, employment, education and skill development, livelihood, and safety and transportation. The department then uses 49 indicators and data from 15 departments to analyse the situation in each category.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the WEE Index as a "historic step towards women's dignity and self-reliance," adding that it will help make policy-making more data-driven and targeted.
As per the index, the districts of Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Jhansi, Sultanpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Sonbhadra, Rae Bareli, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Ambedkar Nagar, Agra, and Ghaziabad have been categorised as 'Champions'.
"These districts have demonstrated strong outcomes due to effective implementation of govt schemes, active women participation, and robust structural support.
Women in these areas are advancing in entrepreneurship, education, and employment, with initiatives like ODOP helping them take local products to national and global markets," said a govt spokesperson.
In the next category of 'Leader', the districts of Pratapgarh, Moradabad, Barabanki, Aligarh, and Bareilly have been included.
These districts have shown a good performance but need to maintain momentum. Meanwhile, Ghazipur, Jalaun, Muzaffarnagar, and Bulandshahr are in the 'Contender' category, where govt schemes are reaching women but more efforts are needed, especially in improving skill training and employment opportunities.
Districts such as Chandauli, Baghpat, Amroha, Badaun, Sitapur, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Mahoba, Sambhal, and Shravasti have been classified as 'Aspirational' as they face challenges in grassroots awareness, education, safety, and self-employment.
The state govt has directed officials in these districts to launch concerted campaigns to address these issues.
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