Energy Conservation Act 2022
The introduction of Energy Conservation Act (ECA) Amendment 2022 is premised upon India’s climate mitigating commitment to net zero economy by 2070.
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How Gender Inequality Can Hinder Economic Progress
The manner in which government has described its cooking gas subsidy as a gift to Indian women reinforces gender stereotypes of women as the sole custodians of the kitchen.
Nehru’s Vision and Strategies for a Newly Independent India
When Jawaharlal Nehru became prime minister, there was euphoria across India on gaining independence, but it was also a time of crisis. A long and devastating colonial subjugation was ending.
A Critical Look at India’s Latest GDP Estimates
Recently released GDP figures have sprung a surprise, baffled experts and overturned the government’s own data and projections. What could be the reason?
The Maldives’ China Tilt: Implications for Regional Security
Last week, the Maldives and China signed a defence pact "on China's provision of military assistance gratis to the Republic of Maldives", underlining Male's continued shift away from India under the government of President Mohamed Muizzu.
Women and Mental Health
The #IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, organized a three day certificate training course on Gender and Mental Health from February 13-15. On day 1, Dr. Meenu Anand spoke on the 'Perspective on Gender and Mental Health.'
Unveiling Gendered Dimensions of Mental Health
The IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi hosted a Three-Day Immersive Gender and Mental Health certificate training course from February 13-15. This programme was chaired by Professor Vibhuti Patel who started Day 1 of the session by reflecting on the greater concern toward gender and mental health post-pandemic. She describes how gender is a critical social determinant of mental health. The pattern of psychological distress and psychic disorder among women are different from those seen in men as material reality impacting the lives of men, women, and sexual minorities are different.