About the Book: Women in India Issues Perspectives and Solutins
No country can be deemed developed if half of its population is severely
disadvantaged in terms of basic needs, livelihood options, access to knowledge,
and political voice. Gender equality is an instrument of development, because
without it national goals of development poverty alleviation, population
planning, family welfare, environmental sustainability will be difficult to
achieve. Over the years, efforts have been made in India to empower women
socially, economically, and politically. However, due to lack of synergy and
coordination, the outcomes are not satisfactory. Constitutional commitments to
women have been translated through the planning process, legislation, policies,
and programs over