In these words, Ayurved, the ancient Indian medical science, describes "safe motherhood" Thus, "Motherhood is the basis of family life which, in turn, is the backbone of all the orders of society. Hence, family life remains protected if the woman is safe and protected."

The relationship between society and nature is an old one. It might be better to say that this relationship is ancient.

THERE is enough evidence to show that often, development policies adopted by governments have widened the disparities amongst sections of people.