Mumbai’s Economic Paradox: Prosperity Amidst Poor Living Conditions
How and why does Mumbai rank better in terms of economics and human capital despite having one of the worst rankings on the quality of life?
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Revolutionize Cultural Norms and Beliefs to Encourage R&D Investment in Companies
WhatsApp showcases tales of ancient glory, while global reports highlight India's rankings in hunger, press freedom, and sustainable development. India ranks 40th on the GII 2023, above all BRICS nations except China.
WhatsApp is a good place to feel great about ourselves as a nation, with prolific tales of ancient glory. A more prosaic view of where we stand as a nation is available from assorted global reports, for example, on hunger (111th out of 125 countries), press freedom (159th out of 180 countries), and UN's sustainable development ranking (112th among 166 countries). In comparison, India's rank of 40 on the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 isn't so dismal. India ranks above all BRICS nations, except China.
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A Lifeline for Widows: Insights into the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)
Like many other countries, India struggles to meet the needs of its vulnerable populations — especially widowed women who often experience social exclusion and financial hardship. In response to this pressing issue, the Government of India introduced the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) in 2009.
The Future of Healthcare: Cost-Effective and Patient-Centered
In the current model, there is no incentive for healthcare providers to keep an insured individual healthy; they get some business only if the latter falls ill.
Migration, Gender, and Urban Inequality
Gender studies and women's studies, as a discipline, have made efforts as a theoretical and conceptual rethinking of the linear rlationship between migraton, urbanisation and development.
Empowering Women through Financial Inclusion: The Lakhpati Didi Scheme, 2023
It is commonly recognised that women's economic empowerment accelerates social advancement and sustainable development. In India, where gender inequality still plagues society, programmes such as the Lakhpati Didi Scheme have become important tools for addressing these inequalities.
Assessing a Decade of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 in India
A decade has passed since the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act came into effect on May 1, 2014, marking a significant milestone after nearly four decades of legal jurisprudence and the tireless efforts of street vendor movements across India.