Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s tribal communities have faced a paradox that has defined development policy for decades. They are among the most constitutionally protected groups in the country, yet consistently among the most underserved. According to the 2011 Census,…
India's tribal communities have long been among the most underserved sections of the population despite repeated policy attention.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the national statistical office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), is the country's primary institutional mechanism for tracking labour force participation across various divisions, employment and unemployment.
Nayanshi Jain Context June 27 serves as a powerful reminder that adversity can take many forms. In the United States, the date is marked by two significant observances- National PTSD Awareness Day and Helen Keller Day. One draws attention to…
Policy UpdateRakhi Kumari Introduction Every year on June 24, the world observes the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. But beyond the official statements and ceremonial acknowledgments, one question remains uncomfortably relevant: how many women are genuinely shaping the foreign…
India represents a paradox that complicates the global narratives of gender bias in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).
Public transportation plays a crucial role in determining access to employment, education, healthcare and social opportunities. In a country like India, where women's labour force participation remains one of the lowest among major economies hovering around 35 - 40% , the access to affordable mobility is not a trivial concern (PLFS, Government of India). Transport costs, safety anxieties and lack of connectivity have long functioned as structural barriers that confine women to the household or restrict them to low-wage employment.