THE STRUGGLE OF VEERNARIS IN MAHARASHTRA: SOCIO-ECONOMIC POTRAYAL OF PUNE DIVISION

Every soldier killed in war, insurgencies and battlefield leaves behind grieving relatives. Being a widow, it has many emotional and social implications. Widow is not just a term but a fact that a lady has to go through and live. It has social, psychological as well as economic aspects to be considered. When a woman loses her spouse, dimensions of her life changes. She has to face many issues. When the brave soldiers lay down their lives for nation their families lose the pillar of their family. The life behind him becomes a challenge for the lady and whole family in many terms.  The widow has to take responsibility of the family and raise the children. Present study would be considering the socio-economic conditions of war widows in Pune division of Maharashtra.

War Windows, Socio Economic Conditions, Challenges.