SALT MOVEMENT AND WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN INCHUDI,BALASORE

Abstract

It is said behind a man ,there is a woman. Creation of woman is the wonderful phenomenon of creator. She is the mother, sister, lover and wife in all. She is known as the better half of man and an integral part of society.She is the source of inspiration and courage. Male counterpart can not change the society if there is no woman participation. Women played a vital role for the reconstruction of society.The freedom movement of India as well as Odisha were no exception to this .In the beginning of the Gandhian Movement the women workers were mainly from reputed families and their influence upon the women section of the society was encouraging and significant. The salt satyagraha marked the beginning of a true political career for Oriya women,bringing into lime-light a large number of lady luminaries. Inchudi of Balasore district was a main centre of salt satyagraha where women played vital role.)