Bhairvi Kushwah Based on government and institutional reports, including the World Bank’s review of SHG impacts and evaluations of DAY-NRLM, this blog attempts to propose grounded policy interventions. In the heart of rural India, women from a Self-Help Group raise…
Swagat Dash India’s Companies Act of 2013 and subsequent SEBI regulations mandated female board representation in listed companies. While the reforms boosted the percentage of women on boards—from around 5% in 2013 to over 18% by 2025—the depth of change…
The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.
Aayushi Shah Introduction In a country that guarantees the right to education, health, and protection for every child, it iseasy to overlook those who live in the shadow of conflict. Children in India’s conflict-affectedregions—such as Jammu & Kashmir, parts of…
Arshia Bhatnagar Introduction Women’s reservation in political and administrative spaces has emerged as a transformative step towards achieving gender equality and empowering women in decision-making roles. However it took decades of discussions and efforts to pass this bill recently and…
Dr Mitashree Tripathy Let’s be honest—divorce still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s like an invisible label that says, “I didn’t follow the script.” And in many workplaces, that label quietly sticks. What’s worse? Most people won’t say it out…
Beyond Binaries – Cohort 3.0 | Theme: LGBTQIA+ Realities and Resistance | An Online International Summer School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | Pride Month June 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning Participants List & Details Participants List & Details Beyond Binaries – Cohort 3.0 Theme:…