The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched by PM Modi, unites MoHFW and MoWCD to strengthen women’s and children’s healthcare through preventive care, early detection, and community action, envisioning healthier families as the cornerstone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreThe UN Gender Snapshot 2025 warns of stalled equality, risking 351 million women in poverty by 2030. As Beijing+30 approaches, India must confront climate, conflict, and AI challenges while seizing opportunities to advance education, health, employment, and representation goals.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s refusal to extend the POSH Act to women political workers exposes a protection gap leaving them vulnerable, undermining gender equality, participation; addressing it requires legislative amendments, Election Commission mandates and party reforms to ensure safe, political spaces.
Click to View MoreWomen's property rights are legally protected, including equal inheritance for daughters through the Hindu Succession Act, 2005. However, patriarchal norms, low legal awareness, procedural complexities, and family pressure hinder effective implementation. A multi-pronged approach of legal harmonization, administrative reform, and social campaigns is needed to bridge this gap.
Click to View MoreThe National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025 has provided a stark, perception-based reality check on urban safety in India. Released by the National Commission for Women (NCW), the report goes beyond traditional crime data to expose the lived experiences of women, revealing a gap between legislative intent and on-the-ground reality.
Click to View MoreThe severe gender imbalance in judiciary, undermines its constitutional promise of equality and inclusivity. This gap, rooted in systemic patriarchy and an opaque collegium, is an ethical and constitutional failure. Bridging it requires transparent, mandated diversity policies to ensure a more representative and trusted judiciary.
Click to View MoreIndian Dairy Sector, a global leader in milk production, is a vital part of the rural economy, contributing 5% to the national GDP and employing over 8 crore farmers. Despite challenges like fodder inflation and animal diseases, the sector is balanced for growth through government initiatives and strategic focus on value-addition and technology.
Click to View MoreHomestay tourism is emerging as an effective tool of inclusive growth, combining cultural exchange with economic opportunity. Driven by policy support from NITI Aayog and state governments, the sector has the potential to transform rural areas by creating local livelihoods, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable and responsible tourism.
Click to View MoreThe Palna Scheme, a Centrally Sponsored initiative under Mission Shakti, provides day-care facilities for children aged 6 months to 6 years. It supports working mothers by offering safe environments, nutritional aid, and developmental activities. The scheme operates Standalone Crèches and Anganwadi-cum-Crèches, aiming for 17,000 centers by FY 2025-26 to foster women's economic participation.
Click to View MoreSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (PoSH Act), protects women from sexual harassment at all workplaces, including homes. It defines harassment and covers any aggrieved woman. Employers must establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for over 10 employees or a Local Committee (LC) for fewer, facilitating redressal and interim safety measures.
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