Synopsis Development of "Women" has emerged as an important area of scientific work. But its very nature is interdisciplinary in nature. Considerable public opinion and public funds has been invested in the cause of development of women. Each and every aspect of women's life is discussed in a systematic and rational manner. The major objectives of writing this book is to equip everyone with enough fundamental issues related to women. To furnish the reader with all practical and necessary information related to women. In "Women in Changing India" emphasis is placed on presenting the subject matter in a very simple and explicit way. The book is a sincere and modest analysis of the real position and status of women in today's changing Indian society. It is hoped that the book may prove to be useful to the post graduate students of education, sociology and of the courses of women studies as well as the research scholars who have their interest in this field. The social workers, politicians, social planners and many others may find the book informative and useful. This book is intended to serve as a basic text book for students, university and college teachers. The author tries to put together the concerns at various levels with the grass roots level realities. From decentralized planning, poverty eradication, income generation it goes up to the wider issues of policy formulation and implementation. It is this neat arrangement of different chapters that make the book a practical guide to researchers and teachers alike. Also, the book demonstrates how action projects can be successfully carried out.