Information Today . . . Empowers You To Demand Redressal, Better Governance And A Better Quality Of Life Shekhar Gupta, Editor-In-Chief, Indian Express Empowerment Is One Of The Chief Engines Driving Change In India Today. This Is Illustrated By The Remarkable Evolution Of Society From A Time When Journalism Of Courage Meant Exposing A Wrong And Moving On To The Next Story Without Much Hope Of Closure Or Justice, To The Present When An Exposé Can Result In Other Institutions From The Judiciary To Civil Society Organizations Joining In And Taking An Issue To Its Logical Conclusion. In January 2005, The Indian Express Reported That There Were No Tigers Left In Rajasthan S Sariska And Ranthambore Sanctuaries. Shortly After This, The Prime Minister Himself Stepped In With A Plan Of Action. The Newspaper Then Carried A Column Between August And December 2005 Titled India Empowered To Me Is& . The Column Saw What Is Undoubtedly The Most Impressive Array Of Contributors India S Role Models Sharing Their Thoughts, Ideas And Opinions On What Empowerment Meant In Diverse Situations, And How Individuals And Institutions Can Make A Difference. India Empowered: Change Agents Speak On An Idea Whose Time Has Come Brings Together The 126 Pieces Written For This Column Run By The Indian Express .The Contributors Range From A Wheelchair-Bound Former Fighter Pilot Arguing Passionately For The Disabled To President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Who Recommends A Blueprint For Strengthening Our Villages. Leaders From The Political, Scientific,Cultural And Other Arenas Join In The Discussion With Their Suggestions For Some Achievable And Essential National Goals. This Is A Landmark Book, Embodying The Spirit Of The Nation And Its Hopes And Dreams Of A Future In Which Each Citizen Feels Truly Empowered.

This book introduces some unique groups in India that have found strikingly effective ways to improve the lot of the poorest of the poor. It tells the stories of leaders who are committed to the empowerment of their oppressed fellow countrymen, and women, who organize and press for their full citizen rights.

Analyzing Indian women's groups as one sector of a complex of new grass-roots, non-party political movements, Dr. Caiman considers why and how a women's movement evolved in India when it did. She describes the nature, origins, and meanings of the movement for Indian women and discusses the movement's significance for Indian politics in general as w

This book explores the critical linkages between education and empowerment of women, marginalized groups and other disadvantaged sections of society. It: Provides an overview of educational policies and practices from India’s independence to the present day, and tracks relevant changes and amendments. Examines a range of issues connected with education such as the Right to Education Act; empowerment and community mobilization; higher education challenges and other emerging topics. Brings together both theoretical postulates and empirical findings.

"Empowering Minds: Adult Education in India" is a comprehensive exploration of adult education in India, highlighting its importance, historical context, challenges, success stories, and policy recommendations. The book sheds light on the critical role of lifelong learning and addresses the need for adult education in India's diverse and dynamic society. The book begins by introducing the concept of adult education and its relevance in the context of India. It delves into the historical background, tracing the roots of adult education from pre-independence to post-independence efforts and policy initiatives. The chapters that follow examine various adult education programs and initiatives, including literacy programs, skill development, distance learning, and nonformal education. One of the significant sections focuses on the challenges and constraints faced by the adult education sector in India, such as illiteracy, socioeconomic barriers, gender disparities, and policy implementation challenges. The book also highlights success stories and best practices from different regions of India, showcasing innovative approaches, partnerships, and collaborations that have made a positive impact.

This book explores the critical linkages between education and empowerment of women, marginalized groups and other disadvantaged sections of society. It: Provides an overview of educational policies and practices from India’s independence to the present day, and tracks relevant changes and amendments. Examines a range of issues connected with education such as the Right to Education Act; empowerment and community mobilization; higher education challenges and other emerging topics. Brings together both theoretical postulates and empirical findings.

This book tracks the progress of maternal and child health (MCH)—part of SDG3—in empowered action group states in India. It lays bare regional disparities and unfolds a range of issues relating to inequalities in access to MCH services, complex dynamics behind poor nutrition, health expenditure and impoverishment, structural bottlenecks of health system that hinder effective implementation of programmes; best practices adopted for improving MNCH indicators and appropriate strategies required for more informed policy. The volume: Examines the changing features of health and nutrition of mothers, new-borns and children between pre and post National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Studies reproductive health and well-being of mother and children Explores linkages between food, nutrition and health Examines the underlying factors determining poor health and nutrition Probes into health expenditure, their impoverishment and its bearing on access to maternal and child healthcare services Proposes strategic interventions to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality and improve nutritional status The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of public health, especially maternal and child health specialists, gender studies, development studies and public policy.