Category Center for Work and Welfare

unions

Beyond Slogans: Unions in the Age of Labour Codes

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…

India-Israel

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

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.

governance

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

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…

Labour

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

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 The government presents these Codes as beneficial to labour since they are supposed to simplify a very complex and outdated system. 

Cancer

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

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.

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From Relief to Reform to Resilience: Assessing PM-SVANidhi’s Policy Trajectory

When we speak of successful government initiatives of the past decade, popular missions like the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) usually dominates the conversation. Yet, quietly, another programme has been impacting the lives of the millions of India’s urban street vendors, who sustain the everyday economy of Indian cities.

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