Mahila Mandals are voluntary service organizations that work for the betterment of women in the villages of India. To better their life the village women should have their say in the active involvement of Mahila Mandals’ activities. Active Mahila Mandals can be found In many villages.
Suggestions to make Mahila Mandals active in the villages:
- First priority should be given to girl education and to eradicate illiteracy.
- Vocational training and credit facilities to women for self-employment should be provided.
- Mahila Mandals should collectively work for the betterment of women who need nutrition, education and family welfare.
- They should help the women in immunization of children, small savings, provision of bathrooms, women crafts centres and balwadis.
- They should work towards the elimination of discrimination, inequality, intolerance, and violence-both, within and outside the home.
- They should have comparatively high involvement in social life and village politics.
The government should provide basic equipment and stationery, etc. to the Mahila Mandals. It should create awareness among women regarding the Mahila Mandals.
Women empowerment leads to a strong nation.
