This book highlights the impact of India's government welfare programs being implemented for the uplifting of women, especially in India's rural areas. The book makes an incisive analysis to understand the status and the living standards of poor and downtrodden women and the way they are coming forward to avail benefits of these programs and schemes. The study goes through various aspects to depict the position of women and their activities, both within and outside the home, their cultural and traditional patterns, and their attitudes and approaches. This well-researched work brings out an understanding of the welfare programs with regard to health, education, employment, etc.