Gender Empowerment and Women's Rights

Kerala has consistently maintained the highest female literacy rate in India, with over 95% of women being literate.

The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program was launched in 2015 with the aim of improving the sex ratio and promoting the education of girls.

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, among other grounds.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides comprehensive protection to women from domestic violence.

Kerala also has the highest female labor force participation rate in India, with over 45% of women being employed.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana provides financial assistance of $5000 to pregnant women for the first two live births.

Haryana has the lowest female sex ratio in India, with only 879 females per 1000 males.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 prohibits the giving or taking of dowry.

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the state legislature, with over 20% of seats being held by women.

The Ujjwala Yojana provides free cooking gas connections to women from below poverty line households.

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Lok Sabha, with over 10% of seats being held by women.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 prohibits sexual harassment at workplace.

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Rajya Sabha, with over 20% of seats being held by women.

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides financial assistance of $150000 to girls for their education.

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the panchayats, with over 50% of seats being held by women.