The Rise of the Female Voting Bloc
More women are voting than before, and this rise in political agency could mean that their rights and issues are no longer an afterthought for policymakers.
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Inclusion & Social Justice
In Children We Must Trust
India’s privacy law must balance the rights of children with online safety
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In Budget 2021, Youth Deserve More
India does not spend enough on its young people. If anything, the pandemic has highlighted the need to build the resilience of the youth and place their concerns at the centre stage of policy discussions.
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Restoring the Broken Oversight Mechanisms of Parliament
Mandating scrutiny for every bill is not a big ask. It is necessary to uphold the quality of legislation. A strong committee system is probably the only way to ensure Parliament’s relevance in the law-making process.
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With Design Changes, Svamitva Scheme Can be a Game Changer
By providing a Record of Rights (RoRs) to household owners in rural areas, the scheme attempts to create accurate land and property records, which can be pivotal in reducing property-related disputes and facilitating monetisation of assets.
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Looking at Social Protection for Gig Workers Through a Gender Lens
Placing undue financial costs on women’s employers is unlikely to contribute to labour market equality. The state must play a bigger role towards social security for women gig workers.
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Designing a New Framework for Paid Period Leaves
While the intentions of those campaigning for menstrual leave are laudable, we must be cognizant of the unintended consequences that may arise from such a policy
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EBooks: Building Blocks of India’s Knowledge Economy
Despite the positive externalities associated with inexpensive books, eBooks are not afforded a favourable tax environment in India
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Menstrual Hygiene Management – Lessons for States
Studying the best practices of Tamil Nadu and how it has achieved its current levels of menstrual hygiene practices, this study makes recommendations that can be replicated across other states in India
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