UN ESCAP’s 2025 report warns that Asian megacities may experience an additional 2–7°C due to urban heat island effects, with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh facing 300+ days above 35°C. Extreme heat is now the region’s fastest-growing climate hazard, threatening health, livelihoods and economic stability.
Click to View MoreMalnutrition in India remains a pressing public health challenge, affecting children, pregnant women, and vulnerable populations, especially in tribal and remote areas. It manifests as undernutrition—including stunting, wasting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies—as well as the rising problem of overnutrition. Despite initiatives like POSHAN Abhiyaan, ICDS, Anemia Mukt Bharat, and food fortification programs, gaps in implementation, healthcare access, infrastructure, and community awareness persist. Evidence shows that targeted interventions in high-risk areas, maternal nutrition support, technology-enabled monitoring, and community engagement are critical to reducing malnutrition and improving overall health outcomes.
Click to View MoreA G20 report by the World Inequality Lab warns that India’s wealth is heavily concentrated, with the top 1% holding 40.1% of national wealth while the bottom half owns only 6.4%. It urges G20 nations to impose a 2% global minimum tax on billionaires to curb inequality.
Click to View MoreHonest welfare is vital for true social justice in India. Corruption, leakages, and poor targeting weaken welfare schemes and harm the poor. India must ensure transparency through technology, social audits, and ethical governance so every welfare rupee upholds dignity and delivers genuine, equitable transformation.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index highlights a “double burden” as 1.1 billion poor people face rising climate shocks. Nearly 80%—mostly in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa—endure floods, droughts, or heat. Despite India’s progress, gains remain fragile, demanding urgent integration of climate resilience into poverty strategies.
Click to View MoreThe ILO’s report, The State of Social Justice, warns that declining trust and persistent inequality threaten social justice and democratic legitimacy. Despite reduced extreme poverty, 71% of earnings depend on birth, and 58% of workers face informality. It urges a renewed social contract and Fair Transition policies for inclusive, decent work.
Click to View MoreIndian bail system, based on "bail, not jail," faces challenges like disproportionate detention of the poor. To address these issues, the government should review preventive detention laws, strengthen bail accessibility, establish clear guidelines, explore alternative forms of custody, speed up the judicial process, and implement comprehensive bail legislation.
Click to View MoreFeminization of aging means more elderly women in senior citizen group, they face unique vulnerabilities like poverty, poor health, and social isolation, rooted in lifelong gender inequalities. Despite their societal contributions, they lack financial security and adequate healthcare. Way Forward require gender-sensitive policies, robust social protection, and community support for equitable and dignified aging.
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