Coverpageand ForewordChapter 1 OverviewState of Human Development in IndiaStatus in Gender EqualityStatus in Human PovertyChapter 2 Stateof Human Development Concept, Methodology & Core Indices BackgroundConceptualising Human DevelopmentObjectives and MethodologyState of Human Development — Development RadarsComposite IndicesSumming UpChapter 3 EconomicAttainments and Well-Being BackgroundPer-Capita Consumption ExpenditureEmployment IndicatorsIncidence of PovertyShelter and Quality of HousingSanitation — Access to Toilet FacilitiesAccess to Safe Drinking WaterAccess to ElectricityRoad ConnectivitySumming UpChapter 4 EducationalAttainments and Well-Being BackgroundSome Educational Indicators — Magnitude andPatternPolicies, Interventions and ProspectsSumming UpChapter 5 HealthAttainments and Demographic Concerns BackgroundMortality and Health Indicators — Magnitude andPatternDemographic Transition — Patterns and SomeConcernsPolicies, Interventions and ProspectsSumming UpChapter 6 SomeOther Aspects of Well-BeingBackgroundElderlyChildrenDisabilitiesLaw and Order, Crime and Violence Against WomenPhysical EnvironmentChapter 7 Governancefor Human DevelopmentBackgroundConceptualising Governance — An AlternativeFrameworkThe Agenda AheadTechnicalAppendixTechnical AppendixBibliographyGlossaryStatisticalAppendixThe State of Human DevelopmentIndicators on Economic AttainmentIndicators on AmenitiesIndicators on Educational AttainmentIndicators on Health Attainment & DemographyIndicators on Other AttainmentSome Indicators on Governance