Last updated September 2009
Authors:
Nistha Sinha; Rekha Varghese

Abstract:
Since the 1990s, several states in India have introduced financial incentive programs to discourage son preference among parents and to encourage investments in daughters’ education and health. While beneficiary assessments have been carried out, there have been no impact evaluations. This study will focus on one such program in the state of Haryana, the Apni Beti Apna Dhan (Our daughter, Our Wealth) program. Using household survey data on fertility and child health, we will estimate the impact of the program on children’s health (mortality,  nutritional status) and schooling, focusing on gender differences in impacts. We will also study the impact of the program on fertility.

Contact Information:
Nistha Sinha, nistha.sinha@yale.edu; Rekha Varghese, rekhavar@uchicago.edu, The World Bank