Forest-based livelihoods remain central to the economic and social life of many tribal communities in India. Minor Forest Produce (MFP), also known as Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP), provides a significant source of income for tribal households, particularly in remote and forested regions where alternative livelihood opportunities are limited.
The Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) was introduced in 2003 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as a centrally sponsored scheme to support rehabilitation and empowerment services for persons with disabilities through voluntary organizations.
For decades, economic growth in India has been driven by agriculture, manufacturing and services such as IT and finance. Today, however, a different kind of sector is gaining prominence - one built not on physical assets, but on ideas.
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.
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s welfare system has long failed to reach its most isolated communities — the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). These 75 communities live across 18 states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in around 22,000 habitations…
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background For over seven decades after Independence, millions of families living in rural India’s Abadi (inhabited) areas had no legal document proving ownership of the homes they lived in. These areas — referred to as lal dora…
Policy UpdateSiva Nandhana P Background The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established in August 2015 by the Government of India to address the escalating vulnerabilities posed by climate change, particularly in states and union territories susceptible to…