Gender gaps in STEM workforce in India : An evaluation of schemes for women in STEM
India represents a paradox that complicates the global narratives of gender bias in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).
Category Center for Work and Welfare
PM-AASHA: Strengthening Farmers’ Income Security through Price Support Mechanisms
Agriculture has always been an important part of India's economy and society. Even today, millions of people living in villages depend on farming for their livelihood. In many families, agriculture is not just a profession but a way of life that has been followed for generations.
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)…
Analysis of the Museum Grant Scheme
Museums are considered to be knowledge repositories and also a medium to transmit historical knowledge, shape collective memory, support research and education, and help societies interpret and narrate their cultural past.
PM eBus Sewa and the Future of Urban Bus Governance in India
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s urban transport system has a gap that has been ignored for far too long. Most mid-sized cities do not have organised bus services, and people are left depending on autorickshaws or private vehicles which are…
Silk Samagra-2
Indian silk production is among the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. India is one of the few countries in the world which produces all major varieties of silk, making its silk production unique and diverse. The need for an integrated scheme for development of the sericulture industry led to the continuation of Silk Samagra-2 in 2021.
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.