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)…
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.
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…
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.
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.
The Grant-in-Aid Scheme for Child and Women Labour occupies a relatively overlooked position within India's labour welfare framework. Originally introduced in 1981-82 and revised in 2003, the scheme was designed to provide financial assistance to voluntary organizations working with child and women labourers through education, rehabilitation, awareness generation, skill development, and welfare interventions.
Forest-based livelihoods remain central to the economic and social life of many tribal communities in India. Minor Forest Produce (MFP), also known as Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP), provides a significant source of income for tribal households, particularly in remote and forested regions where alternative livelihood opportunities are limited.