A part of our population (about 46%) is still illiterate. Women and girls residing in such areas must be empowered to understand their equality rights and legal rights. On top of this, women in urban areas are also unaware of the laws on violence against them, their legal rights, or how to exercise them. In such a scenario, literacy becomes an indispensable means for effective and social participation, creating awareness not only among women but also among men and leading to human development and poverty reduction. Legal education is more than necessary for women not only in India but in all nations, so that they can affirmatively claim their rights to justice. Article 39A of the Constitution of India mandates the State to provide free legal aid with the support of appropriate laws or schemes. It also ensures that no citizen is deprived of opportunities to ensure social justice due to economic or other disabilities. The belief is that if women are aware of their rights and duties, then their demand for justice will increase greatly
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