| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| WEE Index Overview | Developed by Department of Planning (Uttar Pradesh) and Udayati Foundation to assess women's economic empowerment through government schemes and data-driven policymaking. |
| Scope | Evaluates 75 districts across 5 parameters: Entrepreneurship, Employment, Education & Skill Development, Livelihood, Safety & Transportation. Uses 49 indicators from 15 departments. |
| District Classification | 'Champions' (15 districts): Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Jhansi, etc. 'Leaders' (5 districts): Pratapgarh, Moradabad, etc. 'Contenders' (4 districts): Ghazipur, Muzaffarnagar, etc. 'Aspirational' (10 districts): Chandauli, Shravasti, etc. |
| Key Findings | - Education & Skill Development: Improved participation via vocational training, Mission Shakti, Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat. - Public Transport: Increased women's roles as drivers/conductors. |
| Policy Measures | - WEE Index integrated into Chief Minister's Control Room for monitoring. - ODOP Margin Money Scheme campaigns in 6 districts (e.g., Banda, Shravasti). - Recruitment drives for women in home guards, teaching, and police. - Re-enrolment Units to address dropouts in skill programs. - Expansion of paramedical institutes and public transport training. |
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