Category Center for Work and Welfare

A Lifeline Under Fire: The Perils and Politics of Humanitarian Aid

With Israeli forces weaponizing starvation and Hamas embedding itself within civilian infrastructure, much ink has been spilled over the geopolitical ramifications and, moreover, over who is in the right. The fact remains that every 10 minutes, a child is killed in Gaza. According to Human Rights Watch, even before the current hostilities, 1.2 million of the 2.2 million people in Gaza faced acute food insecurity, with over 80% reliant on humanitarian aid. At this juncture, on World Humanitarian Day, it is vital to discuss the instrumental work being done by humanitarian workers across conflict zones, from the streets of Haiti to the coasts of Rakhine.

Vision 2035: NITI Aayog’s Blueprint for Public Health Surveillance in India

India has made some pivotal decisions in the prevention, control, and elimination of major communicable diseases. The eradication of smallpox worldwide and the elimination of polio in India are notable achievements. Additionally, the incidence of HIV infections has been halved over the last two decades. Pandemic outbreaks such as COVID-19 and the Nipah virus have been effectively contained. These successes underscore the importance of strong public health surveillance systems.

Employment, Livelihoods, and Economic Growth: Analyzing Union Budget 2024-25

Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE), Center for Work and Welfare (CWW), Generation Alpha Data Center (GenAlpha DC) IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic of Employment, Livelihoods, and Union Budget 2024-25. On 25th July 2024, under the IMPRI 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of Union Budget 2024-25, as part of IMPRI #WebPolicy .

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