Why do women depend less on informal sources for job search than men?
The latest PLFS round reveals that job search methods differ between men and women with women relying more on formal…
Need for Evidence on Skilling in India
In recent years, India’s demographic dividend has sparked scrupulous policy actions to increase its labour force participation. With India having…
Safe mobility: A way to empower women
A country’s progress is defined not just by economic growth, but also by the improved living standards and wellbeing of all citizens. Within the…
Intimate Partner Violence in India: Alarming Trends and Accountability measures
Ending all forms of violence against women was recognized as one of the twelve critical areas of concern by the…
The Feminisation of Climate Change Economics
Rising Temperatures and Falling Economy India was ranked amongst the top 10 countries most affected by the adverse effects of…
Gender-based violence: Causes and consequences
Violence against women and girls has long been a barrier to their equal participation in and contribution…
Undoing Unpaid Work: Tackling Time Poverty is Key to Address Gender Inequality
A recent announcement from a political party in Tamil Nadu has pushed forward frequently halted debates around recognizing women’s unpaid…
Social protection through a digital tool reaches the milestone of 100,000 applications
Living in a tier-2 city in the state of Rajasthan in India, I had to take half a day off from work to apply for an Aadhaar card. I had …
How has India’s female labour force fared since Independence?
The current adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, 73 years after its independence, India..
Moving the needle from subsistence to growth for home-based businesses
This article presents insights from a study on understanding the state of market access and enterprise readiness among women…