Women empowerment through step programme of government with special reference to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

Purpose-The aim of this paper is to identify the factors of women empowerment and to know how STEP policy contributes in women empowerment. Methodology/Staistical Analysis-. Regression analysis is used for this research paper and the research use four independent variable(economic participation, economic opportunity, cultural and social issue, future status quo) and one dependent variable (Women empowerment) is to analyze whether the STEP policy is beneficial for women empowerment or not. Findings-The findings of the study shows that there is a positive and significant relationship among the independent variable(economic participation, economic opportunity, cultural and social issue, future status quo) and dependent variable (Women empowerment). Practical implication-To aware the government regarding proper implementation of STEP policy and aware to people regarding STEP policy. Research limitations-Respondents level was not up to the mark they find it hard to respond to the questionnaire. The busy schedule of the respondents was a major limitation for the study. © 2018, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.