India is a rapidly digitalising state with over 954.40 million users. The reach of internet services is immense, with various sectors like healthcare, banking, education and finance adopting the digital platforms to dispense their services.
The promulgation of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act), by the Parliament, was the first major legislation on social Security for workers in independent India. It was a time when the industry was still in its early stages, and the country was heavily reliant on a variety of imported goods from developed or rapidly developing countries.
The administrators and the privileged (haves) sing the chorus of development, in the symphony of this choir the 'have nots' lose their melody ( 'haves' are the wealthy class, while 'not haves' are the disadvantaged groups). This is to say that development means different for all, and must be acknowledged.
I walked into Delhi’s Lodhi Garden on a winter morning with my survey sheets. The sprawling lawns were alive with joggers, tourists, and families. But what caught my attention was a subtle discomfort: an old, retired man in his 90s came with his driver in his wheelchair, moving and enjoying every part of the garden.
In recognition of their unique contribution to our ecosystem and the lack of awareness surrounding their state of being, every August 9th is observed as the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Policy UpdateTanmyi Anthwal Background: Back in 2014–15, the Indian government established the National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NF-OBC) program under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to increase the chances for OBC students to pursue higher education and…
In an increasingly multipolar world, India has been making a name for itself in the realm of global humanitarian aid. From its vaccine diplomacy under the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic to dispatching rescue teams under “Operation Dost” to Turkey and Syria after the 2023 earthquake. India’s commitment to global solidarity has gained popularity. A key addition to this humanitarian mission is the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, launched on February 27, 2024, during the Voice Of Global South Summit. The cube is part of the “Project BHISHM”- Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and and Maitri, this represents India’s effort to provide emergency medical support to developing nations, especially those in the global South.