Gender equality is a constituent as well as an instrument of development. Gender equality is an instrument of development because without it national goals of development will be difficult to achieve as, for example, poverty alleviation, population planning, family welfare and environmental sustainability. The present book contains 20 theoretical and research contributions related to women issues. The book has addressed various aspects of women's welfare in India like health, economic status, education, governance and political participation. It presents a comprehensive and systematic account of issues, activities, programmes, projects and experiences from different parts of India.