Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 5.0 | An Online National Winter & Spring School Program |
Incidents of the past few years highlight a shift in the social and cultural milieu of Himachal Pradesh. A state that once evolved through the determination of its political leadership and the momentum of progressive social and cultural movements is witnessing a resurgence of decadent feudal values. Alongside, a rise in right-wing revivalism is reshaping the state's socio-political landscape. Evaluating this trend in the current context, particularly in light of the missed opportunities for a cultural and intellectual renaissance, is essential.
Yes, there has been progress. India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has plummeted from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to just 89 in 2022, reflecting an 84% decline. That is no small feat. It represents tens of thousands of mothers saved from preventable deaths.
In order to combat such challenges, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing a comprehensive initiative, Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN to address the problems faced by women scientists due to “break-in-career” and strengthen women’s participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.
In order to combat these issues and reinforce women as an equally capable labour force, the “Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana” (MKSP) was introduced. It is a sub-component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission, which is under implementation since 2011 through State Rural Livelihoods Mission as Project Implementation Agencies (PIA).
Neha Gogoi The aspirations of a democracy can only be realised when its youth, along with marginalized communities, are its active agents. Empowering youth from marginalized communities is not just a commitment to be made, but it is a democratic…
Climate Change and gender based violence are two concepts that are rarely discussed together. However the impacts of climate change are felt most acutely by vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls.