The Social Welfare Department has stepped forward to take initiatives for the welfare of woman. The following schemes have been initiated to work towards the betterment of women in the state :
The constitution of India resolves to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and secure to all citizens its Fundamental Rights. The Principle of Gender equality grants equality to women and empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favor of women.
The Department is sensitive in eliminating gender based discrimination from society through gender sensitization and gender just development in Gujarat. It mainstreams women in programs, plans, development and implementations by bridging the gap of gender bias. It has fringed policies that ensure gender equality. For the family welfare, the department functions for activities in coordination with other Departments and organizations in connection with this subject. It plays a significant role for Socio-economic-educational welfare of Women and children and imparts empowerment guidelines and awareness.
Every year, the day of 8th March is celebrated as "Nari Gaurav Din" A formal function is organized at State level and information, education and communication (I.E.C.) activities are carried out to various Government Program and Schemes.
The Scheme of Universalisation of Women Helpline is intended to provide 24 hours immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence through referral (linking with appropriate authority such as police, One Stop Centre, hospital) and information about women related government schemes programs across the country through a single uniform number.
The Women Helpline is intended to provide 24 hours immediate and emergency repsponse to women affected by violence through referral and information about women related government schemes. The Women Helpline Number is 181.