Category Center for Work and Welfare

Infertility Paradox: Falling Total Fertility Rate Despite High Population Growth

Unbelievable but true that India, the most populous country of the world has its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropping. Infact in the recent years TFR has dropped to 2.0 (NFHS-5, 2019-21) which is marginally below the replacement indicator of 2.1. This paradox of a densely populated country facing falling fertility rate is indicative of underlying issues like infertility, socio-economic changes, cultural shift and gender issues.

Women Panchayats and Digital Inclusion: Transforming Local Governance

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a landmark reform that institutionalized gender representation by reserving one-third (33%) of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This affirmative action policy significantly increased women’s political participation, enabling them to take on leadership roles as sarpanches (village heads) and panchayat members, thereby shaping governance at the grassroots level (Buch, 2010).

Jan Aushadhi Diwas, 7 March, 2025: Empowering Health, Enabling Access for All

The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), aimed at making healthcare affordable for all citizens. Initially launched in 2008 and rebranded in 2016, the initiative focuses on providing high-quality, generic medicines at 50%-80% lower prices than branded alternatives.

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