Dr. Ambedkar's Vision on Freedom for Women in Context of Socio-cultural Practices: Effect of Umed Training on Women Empowerment in Tribal Area

Abstract

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, envisioned a society rooted in gender equality and social justice. His pioneering efforts laid the ground work for the empowerment of women and the marginalized sections of society (Kareem, 2024). Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar sacrificed his life the betterment of underprivileged society. His constitutional contribution helped a common man to fight against injustice. He brought a movement for upliftment of the women through his thoughts and belief. Ambedkar and his beliefs on society based on equality are yet to be recognized for reforming the Indian society and making the life of women better (Devi K.M.2020). To eradicate poverty in the rural areas of the state, the Central Government launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission in the year 20 11. The pillars ofthe mission are social inclusion, economic inclusion, financial inclusion, and access to public services and benefits from development schemes. All kinds of capabilities of women members are being developed. Women's skills are being increased. Women of self-help groups are starting agriculture-based and nonagriculture- based industries. Aim: The present paper highlight women contribution in family and rural development and challenges faced by women to become economically independent. Methodology: Descriptive research design was used to describe present status of women participation in social and economic sphere. 60 tribal women participated in study from Purandar Block. Probability sampling method with stratified sample and interview schedule was used. Descriptive data analysis was applied. Results: It shows that 50% women among completed training have started their own business however other are still working in their farm and don't want to start any business due to some socio cultural reasons. Those who started their business now they have multiple livelihood sources and income mcreases.