Which laws have been enacted for empowerment of women?

1.	Which laws have been enacted for empowerment of women?
Answer» The Government has enacted Dowry Prohibition Law, Child Marriage Act, Sati Prohibition Law, for women empowerment. There is also a provision for penalization in cases of violation of these laws. Apart from this, penal laws have been made to prevent domestic violence against women. 33% of the seats have been reserved for women in the elections of Panchayati Raj system and urban bodies. National and State Women Commis-sions have been formed to help women solve problems. The posts have been reserved for women in government jobs. The law of equal wages has been made for equal work.

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The Government has enacted Dowry Prohibition Law, Child Marriage Act, Sati Prohibition Law, for women empowerment. There is also a provision for penalization in cases of violation of these laws. Apart from this, penal laws have been made to prevent domestic violence against women.

33% of the seats have been reserved for women in the elections of Panchayati Raj system and urban bodies. National and State Women Commis-sions have been formed to help women solve problems. The posts have been reserved for women in government jobs. The law of equal wages has been made for equal work.

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