Gender Development

Gender development refers to the process of promoting equal opportunities, rights, and recognition for individuals of all genders, aiming for societal inclusivity, empowerment, and the elimination of discrimination and biases.

Females in India: Some Facts

  • Sex Ratio: The NFHS-5 (2019-21) reports an overall sex ratio of 1020 females per 1000 males in India, with a low sex ratio at birth of 929, highlighting ongoing sex selection.
  • Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): India's MMR is 97 per lakh live births for 2018-20, according to the Registrar General of India.
  • Malnutrition: NFHS-5 data shows that 18.7% of women aged 15-49 are underweight, 21.2% are stunted, ....
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