Status of Elderly Women In India

This book, containing 24 contents authored by renowned scholars and social activists, attempts to address the various issues concerning the elderly women in India. Taking a close look at the status of elderly women in the country, it presents a critical analysis of the various aspects of the life of elderly people such as their human rights, their safety and protection, mainstreaming and capacity building, self-reliance, nutritional status, and health care., , Further analysing the role of science and technology in the welfare of elderly people, the book also examines, the impact of National Policy on them.