India can lead the way when it comes to balancing wildlife conservation and sustainable crop production ...
Making the correct trade-offs can support higher growth over the long term as can implementing a foundational reform agenda ...
It is imperative to integrate climate financing with a gendered approach in the Indo-Pacific region to tackle climate change in an effective manner ...
Gender empowerment and food security are deeply interconnected, with profound implications for achieving sustainable development goals ...
The female workforce in India is changing as younger women with higher levels of education enter the workforce ...
The AI development process from design to deployment perpetuates gender bias. Future legislation should recognise these gender-based risks to mitigate them ...
Despite significant strides towards equality, traditional perceptions of gender roles still influence many aspects of life, from educational opportunities to workforce participation. ...
Although strides have been made in women's empowerment, unpaid care work still tends to be undervalued and overlooked in mainstream economics ...
Increasing women’s participation in the skilled labour force has enormous potential for India’s sustainable transition towards clean energy ...
India is seeing a shift towards greater financial inclusion and women's empowerment. Policies supporting this trend can create a more equitable financial landscape. ...
Despite being labelled as dependents, older women, especially from low-income households, contribute significantly through unpaid and paid work, without any recognition ...
Despite the rise in women's participation and representation in politics in recent decades, further sustained efforts to remove the persisting structural barriers need to be made ...
The connections between SDG 5 and other goals underscore the imperative of attaining gender equality as both a moral obligation and a strategic investment in our collective future ...
Fostering women's participation in the workforce is a cornerstone towards achieving not only a more equitable world but also promoting economic efficiency and sustainable development ...
Online threats to women in India have increased since the pandemic, but a combination of law enforcement, industry cooperation, and strategic partnerships could provide a strong counter ...
The Indo-Pacific countries must enhance the components of the WPS agenda in their respective countries to foster inclusive and sustainable development in the region ...
Gram Sabhas, notwithstanding many challenges, have brought a semblance of deliberative democracy in India ...
Unlocking the economic potential of the LGBTQ+ community will enhance India’s economic progress by tapping into diverse talents, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable economic growth ...
The continued collaboration between various stakeholders is crucial to effectively foster trust and maintain peace in the Valley. ...
The increase in funds allocated for improving the quality of life in urban areas by 12 percent, as pledged in the Interim Budget, is positively received ...
Under the Interim Budget, the Financial Minister has outlined a few schemes for urban development, but a more comprehensive budget would be required for major policy decisions ...
While the Interim Budget is a temporary plan, the government’s priority and the country’s imperatives remain inclined towards inclusive development ...
The Interim Budget indicates that the economic thinking is in the right direction— India is slated to have capital-driven growth in the coming future. ...
While the Indian Army’s emphasis on integrating advanced tools reflects a proactive response to evolving challenges, a broader transformation warrants scrutiny ...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget 2024 presents good macroeconomic numbers—and a strong political message of winning Elections 2024 ...
On 1 February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will make her most important political economy speech ...
Kushagra Agrawal is a Research Intern with the Strategic Studies Programme at the Observer Research Foundation. ...
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Durga Narayan is a Field Operations Lead, Karnataka - UNFPA Project on Interstate Migration and Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities. ...
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