Article(s) of the CEDAW Provisions in the Constitution of India, Legislations, Policies, Reports, and Judgements (h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; (j)...... (k)...... 5. Seventh Schedule (A. 246) List II - State List, Entry 33: Theatres and dramatic performances; cinemas subject to the provisions of entry 60 of List I; sports, entertainments and amusements. 6. Eleventh Schedule (A. 243 G): Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats - Entry 21: Cultural Activities 7. Twelfth Schedule (Article 243W): Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities: Entry 3: Planning for Economic and Social Development Entry 13: Promotion of Cultural, Educational, and Aesthetic Aspects LEGISLATIONS: 1. Sati Prohibition Act, 1829 (Repealed); The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987: The Act provides for effective prevention of commission of Sati (burning alive of widow on the funeral pyre of her husband) and its glorification. For the glorification of Sati, punishment is imprisonment or fine. 2. The Tamil Nadu Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947 (and other State Acts): Prohibits the dedication of girls as Devadasis. (Supra: Chapter 2) 3. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006: Provides for 87 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Gaps in the implementation of CEDAW in India (G) and its corresponding recommendations (R) of women. G2: Women face several constraints in sports than men2 including gender pay gap3,4 bias in receiving sports awards and difference in prize money, absence of family support, lack of training facilities, lack of provision for dietary allowance, issues related to sexual harassment and the absence of sexual harassment complaints committees, etc.5 [CEDAW A. 13(c)] R2: Discrimination in pay and prize money should be removed. Awareness should be created at school-level to promote women in sports; adequate training and dietary allowance should be ensured to women. Safe workplace including effective implementation of POSH Act.