The traditional theory of demographic transition developed by Professor F.W. Notestein and his colleagues has occupied the center stage in the demographic literature for quite a long time. This theory was developed on the basis of the demographic experience of the developed world.

In the last decade, several international and national movements have focused their attention, on the long neglected areas of women's reproductive health.

Prior to 1983, every form of violence committed within the family, either in the natal or the spousal home, was not considered an offence.

There is a growing recognition that gynaecological morbidity is an important health problem among poor women in India.