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Abstract
The sex ratio in the state of Madhya Pradesh during 2011 census showed declining trends. Women are being discriminated against in every sphere of life viz.:- in being born, getting food, going to school, accessing health services, getting work, receiving remuneration for work, accessing resources or influencing socio-political-community decisions. Women do not get equal opportunities, freedom to choose, support from family and societies, secured environment and therefore they are not able to use their potential optimally. The state govt. was keen to address gender inequalities and increasing women’s capabilities as a precondition for achieving the goal of community development by mainstreaming women in development. The challenge was to formulate such a scheme that not only would create an environment for the birth of a girl child but also provide spaces and opportunities for them.