Event ReportAashnaa Mehta IMPRI #PolicyWebTalk recently organised an insightful 6-day panel discussion on the prospects of the Union Budget. Held from July 24th to July 29th, 2024, this event was part of the IMPRI 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and…
Although both China and the US proclaim their support for the ‘Two State Solution’ to the Palestinian-Israel issue, they seem to be on the two opposing banks of the ‘River to the Sea’ chimera claimed by both Israel and Palestine.
IMPRI Gender Impact Studies, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted a panel discussion on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion under the Union Budget 2024-25 under its 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberation and Analysis of Union Budget 2024-25 on 28 July 2024. The objective was to delve into how the Union Budget 2024-25 addresses issues of gender equality and social inclusivity, and initiatives that aim to foster a more equitable and inclusive society.
As we look at our old patriarchal and orthodox society, though in recent times the thought has been improved much, the living conditions for women were very precarious. Women had no rights and were considered inferior to that of men. In ancient times, women were regarded as pious and religious and were worshiped in the form of mother goddesses, as the time passed Brahmanical order came into being, then one after the other, role of women in the society decreased from high esteem to just that of a mere household and husband caretaker. As we talk about the 19th century, there were no schools for women and they were not allowed the basic rights of education.
Northeast India has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, overcoming historical economic challenges through enhanced banking and financial access. With state-led initiatives and technological advancements, the region has seen a significant increase in bank branches, digital transactions, and financial literacy.
Press Release Shivashish Narayan The IMPRI Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies (CHURS), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic “Rural Realities and Union Budget 2024-25” on July 27, 2024,…