Scheme of Assistance to Scheduled Castes Development Corporations (SCDCs)
The Assistance to Scheduled Castes Development Corporations (SCDCs) scheme is a cornerstone of India’s affirmative action and financial inclusion strategy.
Category Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion
The Unseen Battle: Why Our Laws Fail Neurodivergent and Disabled Women – An Elaboration
We often discuss discrimination as a singular issue, but for neurodivergent and disabled women, it is a multi-layered experience. Imagine facing bias not just because of your gender, but also because of your unique neurological make-up or physical differences.
When Women Join the Boardroom, But Don’t Get a Seat at the Table
Swagat Dash India’s Companies Act of 2013 and subsequent SEBI regulations mandated female board representation in listed companies. While the reforms boosted the percentage of women on boards—from around 5% in 2013 to over 18% by 2025—the depth of change…
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2015: Hope in Headlines or Change on Ground?
The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.
Children at the Margins: Rights, Law, and Conflict in India’s Fragile Regions: Protecting Children in Conflict Zones – Legal Frameworks and Governance Challenges
Aayushi Shah Introduction In a country that guarantees the right to education, health, and protection for every child, it iseasy to overlook those who live in the shadow of conflict. Children in India’s conflict-affectedregions—such as Jammu & Kashmir, parts of…
Women Reservation and Its Practical Reality: A Critical Review of Policy and Practice in India
Arshia Bhatnagar Introduction Women’s reservation in political and administrative spaces has emerged as a transformative step towards achieving gender equality and empowering women in decision-making roles. However it took decades of discussions and efforts to pass this bill recently and…
Unseen and Undermined: The Workplace Bias Divorced Women Silently Battle
Dr Mitashree Tripathy Let’s be honest—divorce still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s like an invisible label that says, “I didn’t follow the script.” And in many workplaces, that label quietly sticks. What’s worse? Most people won’t say it out…