April 2013

This paper analyzes barriers to distribution of homestead land to rural women in India, a pilot program between the government and Landesa to address some of those barriers, and policy recommendations improve implementation of land distribution. This report was written by Sanjoy Patnaik, Landesa Odisha State director; and Sarita Pradhan, Landesa gender specialist. This paper was prepared for presentation at the Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty in April 2013. | Download Report (PDF)