Notwithstanding the impressive economic growth record in the recent past, India continues to have high rates of malnutrition, especially among women and children.

This document presents a rapid drought impact assessment that was carried out
by UNICEF’s India Country Office in eight states with the aim of providing insights
into drought management practices and their effectiveness. It identifies UNICEF’s

The book examines the nature of maternity entitlements of women within the context of the totality of women's

Son preference, or the privileging of sons over daughters in accordance to a patriarchal system, isa growing phenomenon in India.