Mumbai’s Economic Paradox: Prosperity Amidst Poor Living Conditions
How and why does Mumbai rank better in terms of economics and human capital despite having one of the worst rankings on the quality of life?
Category Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies
Migration, Gender, and Urban Inequality
Gender studies and women's studies, as a discipline, have made efforts as a theoretical and conceptual rethinking of the linear rlationship between migraton, urbanisation and development.
Empowering Women through Financial Inclusion: The Lakhpati Didi Scheme, 2023
It is commonly recognised that women's economic empowerment accelerates social advancement and sustainable development. In India, where gender inequality still plagues society, programmes such as the Lakhpati Didi Scheme have become important tools for addressing these inequalities.
Assessing a Decade of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 in India
A decade has passed since the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act came into effect on May 1, 2014, marking a significant milestone after nearly four decades of legal jurisprudence and the tireless efforts of street vendor movements across India.
The Evolution of India’s Labour Landscape
The gains made by the working-class post second World War started fading away in the post liberalization era. Not just the basic mode of production underwent metamorphosis, the density of the organized working class diminished substantially in India.
Addressing Climate Change Impact on Informal Workers
On this May Day, there is an urgent need to recognise the organic links between workers’ rights and climate change, and build worker-centred pathways for climate-just transitions.
Understanding Urban Policy Drift in 2024 Election Manifestos
Nearly 50% of Indian population lives in the cities, for they are hub of opportunities and significant in country's development trajectory. Yet, the urban landscape remains a blank spot in our political discourse.