Recent discussions regarding Demographic Transition emphasise that India’s population debate should focus not on alarm over population growth or decline but on effectively managing structural demographic change.
Urbanization is often celebrated as a driver of growth, modernization, and social liberation. Cities are viewed as spaces of opportunity where women can access better education, healthcare, employment, and independence. However, for millions of women in India, urbanization also creates a different reality — one marked by insecurity, unpaid care burdens, informal employment, and exclusion.…