DRDO Scholarship Scheme (2020) for girls: An impetus for Women in STEM
Low representation of women in STEM is a global issue with women constituting less than 30% of the world's STEM researchers
Category Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion
Dalit Identity in the Age of Valmiki: Reinterpreting the Ramayana for Social Justice
Historically subjected to marginalisation and stigmatisation, this community has witnessed a remarkable shift in its societal status with the use of the title ‘Valmiki’
Redefining Dalit and OBC Politics in Haryana and Beyond in 2024
BJP’s victory in Haryana election shows that marginalised groups vote for the party which gives them their due.
Towards a Merit-Based Education System in India
In India the term ‘reservation’ denotes a system of social justice wherein the Scheduled castes (SC), the Scheduled tribes (ST) & the other backward classes (OBC) are given a certain proportion of their seats reserved in the educational institutions, jobs and government services.
Mahila Samman Saving Scheme 2023: A Step Towards Women’s Financial Empowerment
Policy UpdateArohi Sanyal Background As the country aims to become a vishwa guru, meaning world leader India still lacks in financial inclusion of women. As per a report of the National Statistical Office (NSO), as of March 2023, only 36.4…
Trend Analysis of Female Labor Force Participation in India from 1993-94 to 2020-21
India's ranking based on the female labor force participation rate is one of the lowest in the world. “Low FLFPR jeopardises country’s growth and prosperity”
Gender Budget Statement 2024-2025
In India, gender-responsive budgeting was first introduced in the 2005-06 budget process, and since then, the government has published annual Gender Budget Statements (GBSs).