4. Do you agree that it’s high time to reset rural job policies in India and recognise women’s Work? Elaborate. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question is based on the dimension of Social Justice and issues related to vulnerable sections.
Key Demand of the question:
The article must explain the urgent need to reset rural job policies in India and special attention required to recognize the work of women.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Explain the Situation of rural Women workers before COVID-19 briefly.
Body:
Discuss the role of women in rural India and explain why often their contributions are ignored or ill recognized.
Discuss the impact of lockdown on rural women. They became mostly jobless as the employment availability is limited.
Highlight the existing rural policies with respect t employment and explain what changes are expected and how and why it becomes important for us to recognise the role of women.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
