As one walks inside the narrow lanes of Khirki Gao in South Delhi, one encounters women of different age groups doing their household chores. Some of these women work in nearby apartments as domestic workers, whereas some work in nearby factories, and some are self-employed. Most of these women are first-generation migrants from nearby states, are primarily illiterate, and often lack employability and education skills. As one interacts with them, one finds that many desire to work and support their family. However, most often, they are discouraged by their family members from working long hours, or even pursuing a career. Most of these women are married off at a young age, and have four-five children on average. Social, cultural, and economic factors also impact a woman’s healthcare.

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