IMPRI Desk

IMPRI Desk

Weaponizing Power: How Political Protection Shields Workplace Harassers and Silences Women

Workplace harassment is not just a violation of professional ethics; it is an outright breach of fundamental constitutional rights. When a woman is denied justice after facing harassment, her right to equality (Article 14), protection from discrimination (Article 15), right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19), and right to life and dignity (Article 21) are all compromised.

Decentralizing Cancer Care: The Promise and Challenges of Daycare Cancer Centres in India

Cancer is a major health problem in India, affecting more people over the years. This disease not only impacts patients and their families but also strains hospitals, particularly in smaller towns and villages that lack specialized care. The Indian Council of Medical Research predicted that more than 1.5 million new cancer cases would arise in 2024, with numbers expected to rise further due to factors like changing lifestyles, an aging population, pollution, and increased tobacco use.

National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), 2014:Framework, Implementation and Future Directions

The Government of India revised its National Urban Transport Policy in 2014 to create sustainable urban transport solutions after following the essential structure from its 2006 version.

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKY): Addressing COVID-19 Vulnerabilities

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) was rolled out on March 26, 2020. It represented the first impulse in India's emergency relief response package. The PM-GKY was aimed directly at alleviating the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and accompanying lockdown on vulnerable communities, particularly the poorest people.

Where Does a Woman Belong? Unspoken Truths of Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Childhood Development

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an ever-present reality in many communities, yet it remains a topic shrouded in silence. While its direct impact on women is often acknowledged, the effect it has on the early development of children is rarely spoken about. These children are not just bystanders; they are silent victims, absorbing the trauma around them and often replicating the cycle as they grow.

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Reshaping Indian Education for the 21st Century

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is India’s first education of the 21st century. This replaced the National Policy on Education which was released in 1986. The NEP 2020 was released on 29 July 2020. This scheme aims to bring a transformation in the Indian education system into an inclusive, flexible, multidisciplinary, and holistic system. It envisions to create a “vibrant knowledge society” and establish India as a global knowledge superpower. 

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