Women's Day: 4 Experts Highlight How Education Empowers Women & Need to Keep Girls in School

By: WE staff

From textbooks to boardroom, an educated girl can be an equal contributor to India’s journey towards true equality and growth. On Women’s Day, educators of Indian talk about education’s key role in empowering women and the crucial need to keep young girls in school. Hear what they have to say.

Investing in female education is a strategic economic move, not just a social obligation. By equipping girls with knowledge and skills, India is bound to unlock its untapped workforce potential, drive productivity and fuel its long-term economic resilience.

Education is the cornerstone of women’s empowerment in India, unlocking a plethora of opportunities for economic independence, social equality and personal growth. A well-educated woman is more likely to pursue a career of her choice, make informed decisions and pave way forward that defies challenging societal norms.

India’s high school drop-out rate amongst girls hampers their empowerment and socio-economic progress. Key factors behind this phenomenon include poverty, early marriage, gender biases, safety and inadequate school infrastructure. A patriarchal mindset prioritizing boys’ education force many girls into household chores duties. Poor sanitation and menstrual stigma further discourage school attendance, and demand immediate action.

To curb the drop-out rate, targeted actions must be taken. Community awareness, vocational training, and flexible learning can drive progress. Collaborative efforts from government, schools and local communities-through financial aid, safe environment and proper sanitization-will keep girls in school and secure their future.

On Women’s Day, top educationalists Aakanksha Gupta, Veena Gaur, Rati Misra, Parimal Mandke  from across India shed light oneducation’s key role in empowering women and the crucial need to keep young girls in school.