The Human Development Report 2001 has highlighted the plight of the rural poor in India. Although, India has moved up to the 115th position form last year's No. 128 with respect to the HDI, India's report-card on health continues to be dismal. According to the HDR 2001, the infant Mortality Rate (IMR) continues to hover at 70 per 1,000 live births for the last few years...editorial