Breaking Barriers: Free Government Courses for Women to Empower and Enhance Career Opportunities

Life is not what happens to us. It is what we make out of it. Destiny may carve a path for us. But we decide the end goal. The results are always in our hands. Similar was the case with Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.

In a country dominated by men, women are rapidly making their presence felt. They are unarguably just as essential to the nation as men when it comes to contributing to the nation's progress. Women are now playing notable roles in developing our culture and economy. They are now considered to be the forces that develop the country.

Once confined to household chores, women today can make a perfect balance between their household and professional lives. No wonder, then, they adorned high offices and respectable posts. Women are becoming aware of their strengths and capabilities. They are exploring different opportunities and are getting into professions that were once male-dominated. In fact, there is no field which has remained unconquered by women.

Let's take the police department, for instance. Women cops were unheard of. They were restricted to the desk and clerical jobs in law enforcement. They worked in juvenile facilities and used to handle crimes involving female offenders. Women were considered less capable and brave than men in the police department. But times are changing. Women are accepting new challenges and roles. They are proving themselves in terms of both physical strength and valour.

In a recent incident, two **female police **constables displayed exemplary courage and bravery to stop a bank robbery. The two female police personnel, Juhi Kumari and Shanti Kumari, were guarding the Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank in Senduari Chowk of Sadar police station area when three men tried to enter with the intention to rob the bank.

Juhi and Shanti Kumari inquired about their identity and asked them for their documents. One among them immediately drew a pistol at them. Juhi and Shanti did not hesitate for a moment. They immediately got on their feet and fought them bravely.

The robbers tried to snatch their rifles, but these two brave police women had decided no matter what, they would not let them rob the bank. The robbers were alarmed by their determination. This led to a confrontation, and in the course of action, Juhi was injured. Eventually, the robbers gave up and fled the crime scene. The entire incident was captured on the bank's CCTV camera.

The video footage went viral and got everyone talking about Juhi and Shanti's inspiring story of bravery. People across the country applauded and praised them for their courage.

To become a brave and fearless policewoman, you must always be prepared. You must educate yourself and undergo rigorous training. While women still account for a very small percentage of the workforce, some believe that women make better police officers as women are specially gifted. They are compassionate and encourage teamwork. Women are better at communication when compared to men. Women are calm and can often help stop violence before they erupt.

Although women and men are on an even playing field in all respects, women still struggle to have their opinions heard at work and at home. Plenty of women have overcome several obstacles to prove themselves and set standards because they know deep down that they must prove to their families and society that they can succeed on their own. Women exhibit such strength even in the face of severe adversity. However, even today, women are given very few and limited options when it comes to choices.

Women must carry the baton of empowerment forward with great courage and nerve. A woman can be empowered when she powers up from within. The growing number of working women demonstrates that they have the power to improve their life. Today, they are becoming less dependent on men's rules and have a strong voice in career, profession, and lifestyle matters. Women can now easily manage their own lives thanks to financial independence, which has brought about a sea change. They are defining their own identities and serving as role models for everyone. The participation of women in social, political, economic, and technical fields is proof of their empowerment.

Women's empowerment must be holistic. It is important to create an environment that supports the advancement and success of women in all fields. The Government of India has launched several programmes over the past few years specifically catering to women's economic security and the social respect they deserve. The Government has stepped up to bring equality at every level by providing free government exams for ladies to empower and enhance their career opportunities.

Women Training, a new division of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, gives women skill training exams to increase employment opportunities for women across a range of socio-economic statuses and age groups. It encourages women to pursue vocational training for wage employment in various industries and teaching positions and to start their own businesses.