India

This volume documents the path breaking strides being taken by 118 elected women representatives across the country in ensuring that children attend school, that their villages are equipped with adequate health facilities and that all sections of the population are aware of and can access government schemes.

On October 1 and 2, The Hunger Project-India celebrated the Eighth Sarojini Naidu Prize and the elected women representatives it supports.

The Sarojini Naidu Prize 2008 supports writings on two themes: Women in Panchayati Raj: Bringing Education to Every Child and Women in Panchayati Raj: Ensuring Primary Health for All Women. The Jury for the Sarojini Naidu Prize 2008 met on September 15, 2008 and announced the winners.