Status of Adolescent Girls and Women, in selected villages of Dang region of Karauli district of Rajasthan

The Dang area of Karauli district of Rajasthan is the synonymous of varied challenges like geography, livelihood, socio economics conditions and use of resources. The research has emphasized on understanding and assessing the status of adolescent girls and adult women in four villages as Chaubey Ki, Daulatiya, Daulatpura, and Lakhruki. We investigated the challenges faced by adolescent girls in these villages. It was found that adolescent girl faced major problems of early school dropouts, limited educational opportunities, and menstrual health issues. Furthermore, we examined the economic, social, and cultural factors influencing the lives of adult women. The report highlights the possible areas where intervention to bolster women's development, addressing their goals and surmounting obstacles across various domains.