{"id":100463,"date":"2026-04-27T16:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=100463"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:38:06","slug":"property-rights-of-women-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/property-rights-of-women-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Rights of Women in India, Government Policies, Case Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property rights of women in India refer to a woman\u2019s legal right to own, use, and inherit property like land, house, or money. Over time, laws have been made to ensure that women get equal rights as men in owning and managing property. These rights are important for women\u2019s independence, dignity, and financial security. However, in many cases, social attitudes and lack of awareness still affect their proper implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Property Rights of Women in India under Hindu Law<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, the property rights of Hindu women are mainly governed by two important laws &#8211; the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and the Hindu Women\u2019s Right to Property Act, 1937. These laws explain how women can own and inherit property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindu Women\u2019s Right to Property Act, 1937 mainly focused on widows. It gave a Hindu widow the right to get a share in her husband\u2019s property if he died without a will, similar to what her sons would receive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this 1937 law had limitations. It did not cover the rights of all women and did not treat women equally in family property matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Understanding Coparcenary Property<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coparcenary property means ancestral property that belongs to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and is shared among family members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before 2005, only male members (like sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons) were considered coparceners. This meant:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only men had rights in ancestral property by birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daughters were not given any share in such property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if a father had a son and a daughter, only the son would get a share in ancestral property, not the daughter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Changes after the 2005 Amendment<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>major change came with the 2005 Amendment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the Hindu Succession Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this amendment:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daughters are now treated the same as sons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A daughter becomes a coparcener by birth, just like a son<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to families governed by Mitakshara law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A daughter has equal rights in ancestral property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She also has equal responsibilities (like debts or liabilities)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Property Rights of Women in India Key Aspects<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equal rights in family property (Coparcenary rights): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Hindu Succession law, daughters now have the same rights as sons in ancestral property. They get an equal share and also have equal responsibilities, no matter whether they are married or unmarried.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full ownership of property:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Hindu woman has complete control over any property she owns. Whether she got it through inheritance, gift, purchase, or her own earnings, she is the full owner and can sell, gift, or use it freely without needing anyone\u2019s permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equal inheritance rights:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a Hindu man dies without making a will, his property is equally divided among his wife, children (sons and daughters), and mother. This ensures that women get a fair share in family property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Right to home and maintenance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A wife has the right to live in her matrimonial home and is entitled to maintenance (financial support) from her husband. If needed, she can also ask for a separate place to live.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Right during family partition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When a joint family property is divided, a woman (like a wife) is entitled to a fair share, similar to other family members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property rights under Muslim law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Muslim women also have strong property rights. They have full ownership over their property, including mehr (dower) and inherited assets, and they can manage and use their property independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Landmark Cases on Property Rights of Women in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mary Roy v. State of Kerala (1986): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court held that discriminatory provisions of the Travancore Succession Act were unconstitutional and gave equal property rights to daughters under the Indian Succession Act, ensuring Mary Roy received her rightful share.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Madhu Kishwar v. State of Bihar (1996): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court struck down some discriminatory provisions favouring men but also recognized that tribal communities follow their own customs, and not all general inheritance laws apply to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prakash v. Phulavati (2016): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court ruled that the 2005 Amendment granting coparcenary rights to daughters applies only if the father was alive at the time of the amendment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Danamma v. Amar Singh (2018): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court held that daughters have equal coparcenary rights even if the father died before 2005, allowing daughters to claim equal share in property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2020): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/supreme-court-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Supreme Court<\/a><\/strong> clarified that daughters are coparceners by birth, regardless of whether the father is alive, and confirmed that the 2005 Amendment applies retrospectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Property Rights of Women in India Constitutional and Legal Provisions<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/article-14-of-indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\">Article 14<\/a> &#8211; Equality Before Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article ensures that every person is treated equally in the eyes of the law. It means women cannot be denied property rights just because of their gender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 15 &#8211; No Discrimination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It clearly says that discrimination on the basis of sex is not allowed. It also allows the government to make special laws or policies to support and protect women\u2019s rights, including property rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/article-21-of-indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\">Article 21<\/a> &#8211; Right to Life and Dignity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article protects a person\u2019s right to live with dignity. Courts have interpreted this to include economic security, meaning women should not be deprived of property through unfair customs or practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 39(a) &#8211; Equal Livelihood Opportunities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a directive principle that guides the government to ensure that both men and women have equal opportunities to earn and own resources for their livelihood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/hindu-succession-act\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hindu Succession Act, 2005<\/a> Amendment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This law gives daughters equal rights as sons in ancestral property, making them coparceners by birth. However, it does not apply to tribal communities, as they are governed by their own customary laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This law recognizes the rights of people living in forest areas. It provides joint ownership (in the name of both husband and wife), which helps strengthen the position of tribal women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This law supports fair and inclusive land rights, ensuring that women in tribal and forest communities are also recognized as rightful owners along with men.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gender Gap in Property Ownership in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property ownership among women in India is still quite low compared to men, which clearly shows a gender gap in access to economic resources and financial security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per data from the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/united-nations-population-fund-unfpa\/\" target=\"_blank\">United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)<\/a>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> only a small percentage of women have full ownership of property:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>13% of women (aged 15-49)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own a house in their own name, which means very few women have complete control over housing property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slightly better number, about <\/span><b>29.2% of women,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own houses jointly with others, usually with their husbands or family members, which gives them partial ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to land ownership, the gap becomes even more visible:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span><b>8.3% of women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own land independently, showing that very few women have direct control over land resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>23.4% of women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own land jointly, which again indicates shared ownership rather than full independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><b>National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is a clear difference between men and women:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About <\/span><b>42.3% of women own a house<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (either alone or jointly), while a much higher <\/span><b>62.5% of men have ownership<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of land, <\/span><b>31.7% of women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own it compared to<\/span><b> 43.9% of men,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing that men still dominate property ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also a noticeable rural\u2013urban difference in women\u2019s property ownership:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>45% of women in rural areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own a house either alone or jointly, which is relatively higher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In urban areas, only about <\/span><b>37% of women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own houses, suggesting that women in villages may have slightly better access to property than those in cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Indian states show better performance in terms of women owning houses:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In states like <\/span><b>Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than <\/span><b>60% of women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own a house either alone or jointly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shows that certain regions are doing better in promoting women\u2019s property ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Policies and Initiatives for Women\u2019s Property Ownership<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an important law that supports people living in forest areas, especially tribal communities:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides joint ownership of forest land in the name of both husband and wife, which helps women get equal rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the year 2025, more than 2.4 million land titles have been given, many of which have benefited women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This law has helped improve the social and economic position of women in forest regions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">focuses on the development of tribal communities:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to develop around <\/span><b>63,000 tribal villages across India<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of its key features is spreading <\/span><b>awareness about land rights (land literacy) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps women understand their legal rights and claim ownership of property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a step towards making land records more transparent and accessible:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works on <\/span><b>digitizing land records,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> making them easier to access and verify<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reduces disputes and helps women <\/span><b>prove their ownership claims more easily<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also linked with laws like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/forest-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\">Forest Rights Act<\/a><\/strong>, making the system more efficient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promotes housing for all, with special focus on women:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><b>encourages or requires houses to be registered in the name of women or jointly with them<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are given <\/span><b>priority in allotment of houses under the scheme<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This increases women\u2019s ownership of homes and strengthens their financial security<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Mahila Samridhi Yojana (MSY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports women from weaker sections of society:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides <\/span><b>low-interest loans (microfinance) to women<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These loans help women <\/span><b>buy property or start small businesses<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scheme promotes financial independence and helps women build assets in their own name<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Property Rights of Women in India Implementation Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patriarchal mindset and social pressure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In many families, traditional beliefs favour men, and women are often pressured to give up their property rights to maintain family harmony or follow customs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fear of disputes and lack of awareness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women avoid claiming their share due to fear of family conflict and social isolation, along with limited awareness about their legal rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Misconceptions like dowry as inheritance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The practice of dowry is wrongly seen as a substitute for a daughter\u2019s share in property, which leads to denial of her rightful ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lengthy legal processes and poor land records: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court cases take a long time and are expensive, and unclear or outdated land records make it difficult for women to prove ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic dependence and limited financial access: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s financial dependence on male family members and lack of access to credit or resources make it hard for them to fight legal battles or invest in property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Documentation issues and weak implementation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many women struggle with paperwork and required documents for schemes like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pmay-urban\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana<\/a><\/strong>, and even existing laws and policies are not properly implemented at the ground level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Measures for Strengthening Property Rights of Women in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bring uniform and equal laws for all: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) can help create the same property and inheritance rules for all religions, removing discrimination and ensuring equal rights for women in matters like marriage, divorce, and property succession.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure joint ownership of property: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government should strictly implement rules that require property (especially houses and land) to be registered jointly in the name of both husband and wife, so that women get equal ownership and security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen legal protection for women:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stronger laws should be enforced to prevent situations where property is forcefully taken from women or just registered in their name without giving them real control, including stricter action against benami (fake ownership) practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve land record systems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Land records should be fully digitized and regularly updated under programs like Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme so that ownership details are clear, transparent, and easy for women to access and claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide easy and affordable legal support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The government should expand free or low-cost legal aid services, especially for poor and rural women, so they can fight property cases without financial burden or fear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote awareness and support through groups:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women\u2019s self-help groups (SHGs) and community organizations should be strengthened so women can support each other, learn about their rights, and gain access to financial services and property ownership opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer financial benefits and special support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing incentives like lower stamp duty, cheaper home loans, tax benefits, and special schemes for widows and single women can encourage more 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