Category Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal: Income Support and the Changing Nature of Welfare

Policy Update, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

West Bengal has a long tradition of state-sponsored welfare programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and reducing socio-economic inequality. In 2021, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee introduced the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, a monthly cash transfer programme targeting women from economically weaker households. The scheme quickly became a flagship welfare initiative, enrolling approximately 2.21 crore (22.1 million) women across West Bengal before being replaced by the Annapurna Bhandar scheme in mid-2026. (West Bengal Government)

IMPRI Desk
July 1, 2026

Tele MANAS: India’s National Tele Mental Health Programme

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

India carries one of the largest mental health burdens in the world, yet its mental healthcare infrastructure has historically been among the most inadequate. Nearly 11 out of every 100 Indians live with mental health disorders, while 15% of adults may require mental health intervention at some point in their lives.

IMPRI Desk
June 28, 2026

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Recognizing Invisible and Visible Challenges: Lessons from PTSD Awareness Day and Helen Keller Day

Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Insights, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Policy Update

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…

IMPRI Desk
June 24, 2026

PM-AASHA: Strengthening Farmers’ Income Security through Price Support Mechanisms

Policy Update, Center for Work and Welfare, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Agriculture has always been an important part of India's economy and society. Even today, millions of people living in villages depend on farming for their livelihood. In many families, agriculture is not just a profession but a way of life that has been followed for generations.

IMPRI Desk
June 22, 2026

PM eBus Sewa and the Future of Urban Bus Governance in India

Policy Update, Center for Work and Welfare, Insights, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s urban transport system has a gap that has been ignored for far too long. Most mid-sized cities do not have organised bus services, and people are left depending on autorickshaws or private vehicles which are…

IMPRI Desk
June 15, 2026

PM Modi’s Health Push at Bharat Innovates, Nice, France: Can Ayushman Bharat for All Be the Stepping Milestone Towards Viksit Bharat?

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

At the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight.

IMPRI and Arjun Kumar
June 15, 2026

Silk Samagra-2

Policy Update, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Indian silk production is among the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. India is one of the few countries in the world which produces all major varieties of silk, making its silk production unique and diverse. The need for an integrated scheme for development of the sericulture industry led to the continuation of Silk Samagra-2 in 2021.

IMPRI Desk
June 14, 2026