Thread by @RadioChinar

Historically #Kashmiri women have enjoyed freedom like none of their counterparts in the other regions of our country. The intrusion of regressive ideologies, targeted at women, in the 90’s, might have pushed them behind but they are rapidly changing the gender norms.

#Kashmir

The spirit of women in #Kashmir, supported aptly by various #government initiatives, have grown wings that enable them to soar the skies and break the glass ceiling.
#WomenEmpowerment #Kashmir

@FatimaDar_jk @MirYanaSY @AsimKhanTweets @IAmErAijaz

With the #abrogation, women of #Kashmir now have a stake in their ancestral properties regardless of their choice is spouse. This have liberated women who are not bound, shackled with patriarchal laws.

@NamrataWakhloo @AartiTikoo @IAmErAijaz

In #education, though the female #literacy rate in #Kashmir stands just at 68%, against the national average of 76.9%, there has been a steady upward trend.

From 52.3% in 2011 to 68% in 2020, it is a clear indication of the surge in more girls joining mainstream education.

Due to the continuous efforts of both #Government and #army locals have come to realise the importance of modern education for holistic development and complete independence of their daughters.

@Tiny_Dhillon @Lone_wolf110 @diprjk @LevinaNeythiri

#Kashmiri Women have also proved their mettle in the field of #sports. With many women/girls now proudly representing #India in various #international sports, they have clearly left behind their male counterparts by miles.
@AdityaRajKaul @iCitizenSajid @manishindiatv

Years of #insurgency and #Pakistan sponsored terrorism has left many girls devoid of education. To ensure they find financial #independence govt has also initiated several schemes to make them vocationally competent.
@FatimaDar_jk @kakar_harsha @atahasnain53

The #Govt. has started various #SkillDevelopment centres in #Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana #scheme where youngsters from the economically backward sections are given skill training.
Women have become self-reliant with these government-backed initiatives.

Women in #Kashmir have become the flag-bearers of #entrepreneurship and #EcoBusiness in the valley. Under various schemes easy loans are given to women entrepreneurs to encourage them to choose such industrious field
@TheSatishDua @manojsinha_ @pandeypoonam20

But just schemes and initiatives are not the reason for rising women of #Kashmir. Their indomitable courage and strength even in the face of #terror is an example to follow and imbibe.
@FatimaDar_jk @kakar_harsha @atahasnain53 @AartiTikoo @MirYanaSY

#Women are the true embodiment of the culture and values of a society. They are resilient, persistent, strong, courageous and most importantly they have the capability of building a strong nation.
#Kashmir

Though they make up half of the population, #patriarchal shackles limit them from realizing their potential. We need to stand in support of our #women and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and soar the skies.
#Kashmir
@Tiny_Dhillon @diprjk @LevinaNeythiri