SAATHI INITIATIVE 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted most sectors in India, including the hospitality sector. In this context, confidence-building measures in the hospitality sector were a prerequi
Prof Chetan Vaidya
Visiting Distinguished Professor
Prof Chetan Vaidya is an Independent Urban Advisor; Former Director, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi.
Research Areas
Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development; Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector
Centres
Gram Panchayat Development Plan
Gram Panchayats are the basic local self-government units functioning within the three-tiered Panchayati Raj system. Article 243G of the Indian Constitution enables states to devol
Assessing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: Progress and Challenges
On 12.05.2012, the Department of Disability Affairs was created under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, to construct policy frameworks for the primary issues of dis
Institutionalising Transgender Welfare : Assesing the NHRC advisory framework
The landmark NALSA v. Union of India (2014) Supreme Court judgment marked a historical milestone for equality under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, Non-Discrimination under
NHRC Suo Motu Guidelines on Gender-Based Violence in Custody (2025 updates)
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), came into being on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is a statutory body responsible for the protection,
Whose Productivity Counts? Gender, Work, and the Menstrual Leave Debate (2026)
Menstrual leaves are formulated to accommodate paid/unpaid leaves for those experiencing extreme symptoms of dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and other related health problems mark a m
From Viceroy’s Wires To 5G Backbone: What Are The Lasting Imprints of The Indian Telegraph Act Of 1885?
During the late 19th century, the British Indian Empire was under increasing pressure due to geopolitical tensions, internal disputes, and administrative imperatives to control a l
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
India’s Agricultural Export Policy: Performance, Gaps, and Reform Priorities
India is the world’s second largest agricultural producer, however it contributes to only 2.35% share of global agricultural exports as of 2022.