The Silent Struggles of Rural Women and Girls
In many parts of rural India, the birth of a girl child is often met with silence, disappointment — and sometimes even rejection. She’s labeled an “unwanted child”, not because of who she is, but because she is not a boy.
The deep-rooted mindset in many rural families, especially among women themselves, says:
“A woman gains true respect only when she gives birth to a son.”
This belief leads to a heartbreaking cycle — women give birth to three, sometimes even four or five daughters in pursuit of a son. In that process, some daughters may even lose their lives due to lack of care or neglect — and no one really mourns, because no one was waiting for a girl anyway.
But the real tragedy lies in the fact that these women are living unexamined lives — unaware of their own potential, their worth, and the power that education or financial independence can bring them.
📚 Girls Without a Purpose
Even the girls who go to school in these villages often don’t understand the purpose of education.
For them, it’s just a place to laugh with friends, enjoy mid-day meals, or spend time away from chores.
Soon, the family finds no value in sending them to school and withdraws them — pushing them into household work or farming at an early age.
By the time they reach their mid-teens, their marriage is arranged.
And then, the same cycle begins — another girl, another mother, another silent scream.
“It feels like these girls are being raised like goats, being fed well only to be sacrificed one day — without ever knowing why they were born.”
❓ Is This Life Worth Living?
Can we break this toxic cycle?
Yes — but only if we act.
We don’t need sympathy. We need action. And that action must begin from the top and reach the roots.
If successful women — like bureaucrats, politicians, entrepreneurs, and celebrities — regularly visit rural areas, interact with girls and their mothers, and explain:
- Why education matters.
- How careers can transform lives.
- What government schemes exist to support them financially (like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Lakhpati Didi Yojana, Dron Nidhi Scheme, etc.)
Then, maybe one day, even a rural girl will realize —
“I’m not just someone’s future bride. I have a mind, a voice, and dreams too.”
📈 From Grassroots to Growth
Nearly 65% of India’s female population lives in rural areas (as per Census & NFHS data).
If we uplift the lives of these women and girls, we’re not just empowering individuals —
We’re building the foundation of a stronger, self-reliant India.
“When a daughter of the soil rises, her entire village finds its wings.”
🇮🇳 Towards a Developed India – Vision 2047
If we’re truly committed to making India a developed nation by 2047, we must focus on transforming the lives of rural women — by making them aware of their rights, their power, and their place in society.
Because remember —
“The day a daughter of the soil feels proud of her roots is the day India truly becomes strong.”