CONTENTS: List of Tables, List of Figures, Preface, Acknowledgement, 1. Introduction, 2. Conceptualisation of Problem and Methodology, 3. Status of Girl Child: A Review, 4. Status and Differentials of Male Female Infant and Child Mortality in India, 5. Dimensions of Status of Women and Girl Child in Haryana, 6. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Level Determinants olf Status of Girl Child in Households Surveyed, 7. Conclusion and Recommendations, References, Annexure-1: Glossary of Indian Words.