Prof. N. Manimekalai is associated with the Department of Women’s Studies at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Research Areas
Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion
Centres
Public expenditure is one of the main ways through which the government aims to improve public welfare, expand access to services and support economic development. However, the amo
The Government of India has stepped up various initiatives to build India’s position in the global innovation and manufacturing landscape by boosting the country’s skills devel
As we move towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, there is an increasing demand for land to accommodate industries for manufacturing, mining rare earth minerals and pr
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM), operating under the Directorate of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and Urban Local Bodies
Girls in Rajasthan have historically faced barriers to higher education due to household financial constraints, limited transport facilities and the distance between villages and c
Women in Gujarat, particularly those from low income households, have often faced difficulties in accessing affordable bank loans to start small businesses or expand existing livel
Sexual offences present significant challenges for law-enforcement agencies, particularly when investigations involve repeat offenders, movement across State boundaries or the veri
Education plays an important role in developing students’ knowledge, confidence and understanding of society. However, learning confined to textbooks and classrooms may not alway
India’s neighborhood diplomacy and South–South development cooperation have undergone a major strategic transformation over the past two decades. Central to this evolution is t
