Tag: Safety
Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020: From Legislative Consolidation...
Policy UpdateGargi BishtBackgroundOccupational safety and health (OSH) is both a labour-rights concern and a public-policy challenge. Unsafe workplaces impose costs through preventable injuries, occupational...
Setu Bharatam (2016): Bridging India’s Infrastructure Gaps And Enhancing Road Safety....
Policy UpdatePritha ChowdhuryBackgroundSetu Bharatam was launched by the Government of India on 4 March 2016 to address the safety risks and traffic bottlenecks created...
Mapping Safety: Assessing The National Database On Sexual Offenders (NDSO). –...
Policy Update Kaustav MajumdarBackgroundThe persistent challenge of gender-based violence and crimes against women and children has long tested the resilience of India’s criminal justice...
90 Days, Many Apps: Why India’s New Gig-Worker Safety Net May...
Mayank Shekhar TiwariNext time your food shows up hot and on time, think about the person who brought it. Ten-hour shift, two apps running...
Dam Safety Act 2021: Implementation Status & Challenges 2026
Policy UpdateAshi VermaBackground The Dam Safety Act, 2021 provides India’s statutory framework for the safety, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams. Its implementation has...
Thirteen Years After Delhi Gangrape, Women’s Safety Is Still A Huge...
Urvashi PrasadOn the night of May 11, 2026, a 30-year-old factory worker in Delhi asked a stranger at a bus stop what time it...
One-Stop Centre (2015): Bringing Dignity, Safety, And Support Under One Roof...
Policy UpdateFatima FirdausIntroductionOne-Stop Centre, also known as Sakhi, is a scheme under the Ministry of Women & Child Development (GOI). It was established on...
Mission Shakti: Advancing Women’s Safety, Security, And Empowerment In India (2022)...
Policy Update Tanushree Bora India’s journey towards inclusive development has consistently recognized the vital role women play in the social, economic, and cultural fabric...
Old Promises, New Threats: India’s Climate Pledges Leave Women’s Safety In...
Dr Vaishali SinghAbstractClimate change-induced disasters in India disproportionately affect women, deepening vulnerabilities and increasing risks such as health crises, displacement, and gender-based violence. While...
Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020: Strengthening Workplace Protections...
Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundThe Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, is a significant reform in India’s labour laws, aiming to simplify and...
