Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA)
India's tribal communities have long been among the most underserved sections of the population despite repeated policy attention.
Category Center for Human Dignity and Development
Recognizing Invisible and Visible Challenges: Lessons from PTSD Awareness Day and Helen Keller Day
Nayanshi Jain Context June 27 serves as a powerful reminder that adversity can take many forms. In the United States, the date is marked by two significant observances- National PTSD Awareness Day and Helen Keller Day. One draws attention to…
One Nation One Ration Card: Portability, Inclusion and Food Security
Lubina Dua Background India has one of the world’s largest food security systems, yet for decades it was anchored to geography. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, subsidised food grains were distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS)…
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
India has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world, but for decades it did not get much policy attention. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells turn rigid and crescent-shaped, which blocks blood flow and causes anaemia, pain, organ damage, and early death in many cases.
National Handloom Development Programme
The Indian Handloom sector is one of the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. Yet it is also one of the most unorganised sectors of the Indian economy, which requires an integrated approach for systematised production of large scale orders.
Assembly Election Results: The Triumph of Organizational Prowess
The election results across five assemblies will, undisputedly, impact and reshape India's federal-parliamentary political landscapes both in the shorter and longer run. However, in the context of its historic triumph in Bengal, it is a watershed moment in Indian politics.
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Key Reforms and Their Significance
In around four decades, India has comprehensively updated the legal framework for the governance of film certification and exhibition for the first time. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023—now enacted as the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 12 of 2023) which transforms the Cinematograph Act, 1952 to deal with online and camcording piracy, introduce nuanced age-based certification, and s