ADOLESCENCE - SABLA VIS A VIS KANYASREE- A STEP TOWARDS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Adolescence is a crucial stage in a girl's life, shaping her future aspirations and overall development. In India, various government initiatives have been launched to empower adolescent girls and address gender disparities. Two significant schemes, the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (SABLA) and the Kanyashree Prakalpa, have been instrumental in promoting education, health, and financial independence for young girls. This paper explores these initiatives and their impact on women empowerment and concludes that Both Sabla and Kanyashree have been significant steps in ensuring the empowerment of adolescent girls in India. While challenges such as implementation gaps and regional disparities persist, these schemes have created a strong foundation for gender equality and self-reliance. Expanding such programs nationwide with improved monitoring and evaluation can further accelerate progress toward a more empowered and educated female population in India.