Category Center for Work and Welfare

Fostering Inclusivity in Technical Education: Saksham Scholarship Scheme (2014)

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for ICT for Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Gender Impact Studies Center, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Insights, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology, Social Sector, Special Initiatives

The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year 2014-15. It was introduced under the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education in the country, was tasked with implementing and managing the scheme.

IMPRI Desk
January 17, 2026

Beyond Slogans: Unions in the Age of Labour Codes

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Governance and Law, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Social Sector

TK Arun Work within parameters of globalised growth, instead of ranting and raving against it. The four labour codes long in the making have finally been notified. The good thing is that a legal framework now exists for a company…

TK Arun and IMPRI Desk
January 15, 2026

India–Israel Agri-Tech Innovations and Start-up Exchange: A Partnership for Sustainable Growth (2025)

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology, Special Initiatives

The economic relationship between India and Israel has evolved strategically, moving beyond the traditional defence-centric ties to encompass high-technology sectors like cyber, water management, and most significantly, Agri-Tech. This partnership leverages Israel's cutting-edge agricultural innovation and India's massive scale, diverse market, and vast talent pool, creating a powerful synergy for sustainable and inclusive growth.

IMPRI Desk
January 12, 2026

Post-Maoism and the State: The Future of Governance in Affected Regions

Insights, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Governance and Law, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Niranjan Sahoo India’s Fifth Schedule areas became the hotbed of Maoist insurgencies due to administrative neglect, exacerbating discontent and a lack of representation of tribal groups in local bodies. Effective governance is crucial to address these issues and mitigate the…

IMPRI Desk
January 10, 2026

The Pro-Business Pivot: How Modern Labour Codes Prioritize Industry Over Protection

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Gender Impact Studies Center, Governance and Law, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, South Asia Studies Center

That Labour Codes will create a divide between workers and businesses was a given. The former have opposed them since 2019 when the Code on Wages was passed by parliament followed by the other three in 2020 – the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. Businesses have been pressing for their implementation since then because they know they will benefit from them. The government presents these Codes as beneficial to labour since they are supposed to simplify a very complex and outdated system.

IMPRI Desk and Arun Kumar
January 5, 2026

Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP)

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Policy Briefs, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

India’s push for self-employment and micro-enterprise development has taken several forms over the decades, but the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) is among the more enduring efforts in this space.

IMPRI Desk
January 5, 2026

Expanding the Definition: The Case for Recognizing Cancer-Related Disabilities in India

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

India is witnessing a troubling paradox. Advances in diagnosis and treatment mean that more people are surviving cancer than ever before. Yet the very systems that should protect these patients and survivors are failing to recognise the lasting impact of cancer on their lives.

IMPRI Desk
January 4, 2026