Volume V Issue III July-September 2025

Name of Author : Mrs. P. Dhanakarthikai, Dr. T. Asokan

Title of the paper : Empowerment and Achievements of Women in Post Independent India

Abstract: On August 14, 1947, India and Pakistan emerged as independent nations following British colonial rule. This historic transition, however, was accompanied by a tragic and violent partition, involving the forced migration of millions. Women, in particular, endured extreme hardship, facing violence and exploitation amid the chaos. Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, then President of the All India Womens Conference 1946, drew attention to the grave impact these events had on women. Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the ideal of a unified and inclusive nation began to diminish, leaving prominent leaders disheartened. India moved forward with a democratic and secular framework, while Pakistan adopted a contrasting model rooted in religious orthodoxy and authoritarianism. This article examines the condition and contributions of Indian women during the independence era, emphasizing their political participation and the rise of a new wave of feminist consciousness in post independence India.

Keywords : Discrimination, Bureaucratic, Representation, Feminism, Demonstration, Assassinated

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Page Number : 1-4