Policy UpdateGargi BishtBackgroundAround 2.35 lakh workers migrate to Kerala from various parts of the country annually. The total number of migrant workers in the state has crossed over 25 lakh (Starhealth). Despite the state’s comparatively developed public healthcare system,...
Policy UpdateHimanshi SinghBackgroundThe India, Brazil, and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund) represents one of the most innovative and enduring models of trilateral South–South cooperation in the global international development architecture. Established in 2004 and...
Policy UpdateHimanshi SinghBackgroundThe India, Brazil, and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund) represents one of the most innovative and enduring models of trilateral South–South cooperation in the global international development architecture. Established in 2004 and...
Policy UpdateSaachi SaxenaBackgroundPublic expenditure is one of the main ways through which the government aims to improve public welfare, expand access to services and support economic development. However, the amount allocated to a scheme does not necessarily translate into...
Policy UpdateGowri KodaliIntroductionThe Government of India has stepped up various initiatives to build India’s position in the global innovation and manufacturing landscape by boosting the country’s skills development system including strengthening of technical education. It is acknowledged that just...
Blog PostSunderam SaxenaAs we move towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, there is an increasing demand for land to accommodate industries for manufacturing, mining rare earth minerals and producing hydroelectric power, etc. At the same time, India,...
Policy UpdateKarnavi ShendeBACKGROUNDThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM), operating under the Directorate of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the Union Territory Administration, has been implementing rural financial inclusion programmes...
Policy UpdateDebjani ChatterjaniBackgroundGirls in Rajasthan have historically faced barriers to higher education due to household financial constraints, limited transport facilities and the distance between villages and colleges. These challenges can make daily commuting difficult and discourage girls from continuing...
Policy UpdateDebjani ChatterjeeBackgroundWomen in Gujarat, particularly those from low income households, have often faced difficulties in accessing affordable bank loans to start small businesses or expand existing livelihood activities. Limited access to credit and delays in loan approvals restricted...
Policy UpdateKhushiMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA) | National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)BackgroundSexual offences present significant challenges for law-enforcement agencies, particularly when investigations involve repeat offenders, movement across State boundaries or the verification of criminal antecedents. Fragmented information across police...
