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Policy Brief on Elderly in Odisha
A brief report on the status of elderly brings out pointers for policy response for the state of Odisha. The findings is based on the primary research conducted by UNFPA and its partner institutions - ISEC, Bangalore, IEG, Delhi and TISS, Mumbai and utilizing data from Census 2011.
The Status of Elderly in Tamil Nadu, 2011
United Nations Population Fund collaborated with Institute for Social and Economic Change (Bangalore), Institute of Economic Growth (Delhi) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai) - to conduct an in-depth survey on ‘Building a Knowledge Base on Population Ageing in India (BKPAI)'. The two main components of the study are: (i) research using secondary data; and (ii) collecting primary data through sample surveys on socio-economic status, health and living conditions of the elderly that can be used for further research, advocacy and policy dialogue.
The primary survey was carried out in seven states - Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal - having a higher percentage of population in the age group 60 years and above compared to the national average.
The Status of Elderly in Odisha, 2011
United Nations Population Fund collaborated with Institute for Social and Economic Change (Bangalore), Institute of Economic Growth (Delhi) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai) - to conduct an in-depth survey on ‘Building a Knowledge Base on Population Ageing in India (BKPAI)'. The two main components of the study are: (i) research using secondary data; and (ii) collecting primary data through sample surveys on socio-economic status, health and living conditions of the elderly that can be used for further research, advocacy and policy dialogue.
Date Sheet 2: Gender Composition of Adolescent and Youth Population
This data sheet provides highlights on Gender Composition of Adolescent and Youth Population for both National and sub-national level. This a collaborative efforts of UNFPA with ORGI and data is based on special tabulation of 2001 and 2011 census data.
Health and Nutrition Status of college girls in selected districts of Bihar
As part of the SKCC project, a research was carried out on the nutritional and health status of college going girls in districts of Bihar by the college students.
Report on Status of Elderly in Select States of India, 2011
The report covers a primary survey carried out in seven states - Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal - having a higher percentage of population in the age group 60 years and above compared to the national average.
Compilation and Analysis of Case-lawson Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostics Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
The case laws in this book have been compiled and analysed by the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, as a recommendation of the colloquia and training programmes to serve as a good reference for dealing with cases under the PCPNDT Act more effectively.
An overview of declining child sex ratio in India and Madhya Pradesh (Hindi)
An overview of declining child sex ratio in India and Madhya Pradesh (Hindi)
Health consequences of violence within marriage: Need for Strengthening the health sector response
This policy brief provides a synthesis of available evidence of the magnitude of marital violence experienced by women, including married young women, in India, and the ways in which the experience of physical and sexual violence within marriage compromises health, with a focus on sexual, reproductive and child health, as well as mental health. It argues for strengthening the health sector response to address the needs of women who have experienced marital violence
Health and Social Consequences of marital violence: A synthesis of evidence from India
This report synthesises what is known about the health and social consequences of marital violence for women in India. The review focuses on sexual, reproductive and child health consequences. It also reviews evidence of a range of social outcomes including substance use, women's autonomy and self efficacy; and inter-generational effects (witnessing parental violence when growing up). The study was undertaken with support from UNFPA.