The foundation of the new policy, known as the “National Policy for Senior Citizens 2011†is based on several … below the poverty line). A higher proportion of elderly women than men experience loneliness and are dependent on children … those of 60 years and above are senior citizens. This policy addresses issues concerning senior citizens living in urban and …

discrimination and social exclusion of women and provide evidence in the form of statistics and media reports on the prevalence of …

Some of the historical milestones of the Indian women's movement and some of the challenges for the future are pointed … global power equation, interdependence and identity politics), have posed new challenges to women's struggles. [Chairperson …'s address on 27-12-07, 4 p.m., Rm. 405, Patkar Hall Bldg., SNDT Women's University]. …

marginalized, especially marginalized women. Policy provisions are also made in Draft for Discussion Purposes and Comments such a …This policy outlines a very clear strategy of creating a large pool of land so that every family's right to land is … fully honoured. The policy proceeds to suggest a just and equitable method of allotting land on a priority basis to the …

policy focus across states to support women's access to and participation in the MGNREGA. … household for 100 days, has different progressive provisions which incentivise higher participation of women in the programme …. Official data suggest that 47% of all MGNREGA workers are women. This paper uses the National Sample Survey for the 68th …

This is a continuation of an earlier paper (2005) by the author which dealt with policy implications based on the work … where it has a significant presence. The author has used surrogates like tribal populations, senior citizens and women self …