As single parent households see a rise across the globe, authors, experts and single mothers in India break down the intricate challenges of solo parenting in the country and how to deal with them
Sujata Parashar and her son Lokevidu on the cover of her book Going Solo – Raising Happy Kids
A 2019 report by UN Women shows that in India, 4.5 per cent of all the households are run by single mothers -- that is approximately 130 lakh women. Another estimated 320 lakh single mothers were found to be living in extended families. It is safe to say, therefore, that the concept of a traditional Indian family is gradually witnessing a shift.