Landscaping Women’s Empowerment through Learning and Education in India

India is the world’s second largest country in terms of total inhabitants. Further, out of a total population exceeding one billion, approximately 120 million are women living in poverty. India is one of only a few countries globally where males significantly outnumber females, an imbalance which has continued to increase over time with the country’s maternal mortality rates in rural areas amongst the highest in the world. The objective of this study is to identify a state / region requiring the greatest action to improve women’s empowerment. This study examines nine indicators of socio-economic development for women, including incidence of poverty, demographic status, marriage and fertility, maternal and child health, nutritional status, family planning, education and enrolment, workforce participation, and empowerment status in order to determine the need for engagement.