Understanding challenges and opportunities

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1. WORKSHOP Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in Maternal Health , Girls Education and Women Livelihood

2. About CESLR and BNSK CESLR stands for ,Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihood Research a joint initiative of BNSK Bharat (BHARTIYA NEETI SAMVAD KENDRA) And Department of Political Science , Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP).

3. BNSK BHARAT VISION BNSK-BHARAT is a public Policy think tank dedicated to strengthening inclusive and participatory governance in India. We combine traditional Indian Knowledge system with modern policy approaches to create context- specific solutions. Our focus areas include grassroot governance , tribal inclusion and sustainable development. Through evidence- based research and institutional partnerships , BNSK works to influence policies that promote equity, resilience and long- term impact.

4. About CESLR The Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihood Research (CESLR) is a joint initiative of Bharatiya Neeti Samvad Kendra (BNSK), New Delhi, and the Department of Political Science, Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP), Ananthapuramu.

5. Introduction to the Topic "Building Bridges: Integrating Health, Education, and Livelihood for Lasting Impact" It is a youth-focused workshop designed to highlight how these three vital sectors are deeply connected in shaping the well-being of women and communities . Through interactive discussions and real-life data, the session explores how maternal health, foundational literacy, and women’s livelihoods influence one another—and why addressing them together leads to stronger, more sustainable outcomes . Building bridges across these domains, we empower the next generation to become informed changemakers in their communities.

6. The Interconnectedness of all Health, education, and livelihood are deeply interconnected pillars of women’s empowerment. A woman in good health is more likely to pursue education and participate in income-generating activities. Education equips women with the knowledge to make informed health choices and manage finances effectively. Livelihood opportunities, in turn, enable access to better healthcare and education for themselves and their families. When these domains support each other, they create a cycle of empowerment that leads to stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

7. Performance of Delhi Delhi outperforms many states in key areas of women’s well-being. Institutional births are at 96.9% (NFHS-5), higher than the national average of 88.6%, ensuring safer maternal care. The female literacy rate is 82.3% (UDISE+), well above India’s average of 70.3%. Delhi also benefits from stronger access to livelihood schemes and financial services, supporting better women’s workforce participation than states like Bihar or Uttar Pradesh. Urban infrastructure and targeted policies contribute to this overall advantage.

8. Limitations While Delhi shows better overall health, education, and livelihood indicators than many states, many marginalized areas like Seelampur and Seemapuri remain deprived. A major reason is that many residents lack proper documents, preventing them from accessing government schemes and services. Additionally, extreme poverty forces families to prioritize daily survival, often keeping children out of school to work or help at home. This exclusion deepens inequality, highlighting the need for focused efforts to support these vulnerable communities

9. Why only women?? Women make up nearly half of the population, so focusing on their health, education, and livelihoods is essential for overall societal progress. Empowering women leads to healthier families, stronger economies, and more inclusive communities. Because women often face unique challenges and barriers, targeted attention in these domains helps ensure they have equal opportunities to thrive, which benefits not just themselves but the entire society.

10. 3 Domains 1. Maternal and Child Health 2. Education and Foundational Literacy 3. Women’s Livelihood and Financial Literacy

11. Maternal and Child Health Delhi, the National Capital Territory, is India’s most densely populated region, with over 11,300 persons per sq. km. With a population of 1.67 crore and high in-migration, Delhi presents a unique challenge for public health governance. While the state has advanced tertiary health care, maternal and child health disparities persist, especially in underserved urban slums and migrant communities. The Directorate of Family Welfare (DFW), an autonomous body under the Delhi government, implements the RMNCH+A framework. Despite progress in institutional delivery and immunization, challenges like neonatal mortality, anemia in pregnant women, and poor outreach in peri -urban zones continue.

12. Indicator Delhi Value Source Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) 104 per lakh live births (2012) CRS Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) 25 per 1,000 live births SRS 2012 Total Fertility Rate (TFR) 1.8 CRS 2011 Sex Ratio at Birth 886 CRS 2012 Fully Immunized Children 80%+ HMIS 2012–13 / UNICEF CES Institutional Deliveries High JSY and JSSK Antenatal/Postnatal Care Expanding via PHCs, ASHAs RCH/Health MIS

13. Frontline workers like ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, and PHC staff are crucial for outreach. Delhi has also innovated with clean-energy vaccination cold chains, NRCs for malnourished children, and cashless maternal care schemes (JSY and JSSK). Visual 1: MMR and IMR Trends in Delhi Visual 2: Immunization Coverage in Delhi

14. Education and Foundational Literacy Delhi has a high literacy rate (86.3%) with strong enrollment at primary and upper primary levels. However, foundational learning outcomes remain weak, especially in government schools. NIPUN Bharat implementation and Mission Buniyaad seek to address early language and numeracy gaps. Digital access during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed stark inequalities—over 55% of students lacked devices or internet. Despite strong school infrastructure, marginalised groups still face dropout risks. Innovative practices like Mohalla Classes, eco-friendly schools, menstrual hygiene sessions, and bilingual education are helping build inclusive and sustainable education models.

15. Visual 3: GER by Gender in Delhi

16. Women’s Livelihood and Financial Literacy Female workforce participation in Delhi is low (~12.8% in urban areas), with most women engaged in informal sectors like domestic work, garment stitching, and waste recycling. SHGs are growing in number under NULM and DUSIB, with over 3,200 formed in urban slums. Skill training in digital tools, beauty, tailoring, and office assistance is offered via PMKVY and DSEU. Jan Dhan accounts and mobile banking have improved financial inclusion, though digital literacy gaps persist.

17. Women are also leading sustainable micro-enterprises—eco-crafts, kitchen gardens, community kitchens, and recycling. These initiatives blend livelihood access with environmental consciousness, creating scalable green livelihood models. Delhi shows significant strides in maternal-child health, girls’ education, and women's economic inclusion. However, urban inequality, migration, and digital divides remain persistent barriers. A community-rooted and sustainability-aligned approach—driven by empowered frontline workers, digital tools, and localized solutions—is essential for holistic, inclusive development

18. Small steps by you can create big change. ● Spread Awareness about women’s health, education, and livelihood needs. ● Encourage Girls’ Education and school attendance . ● Promote Access to Healthcare for women and children . ● Support Women’s Skills and Financial Literacy . ● Challenge Gender Inequality in your community. ●Take Action by volunteering and inspiring others.

19. Thank You