VB-G RAM G: India's New Rural Employment Guarantee Framework
The shift in financial responsibilities in the VB-G RAM G Bill raises concerns among several states affecting rural employment guarantees.
Proposed Amendment to the National Food Security Act: Why is it Debated?
The proposed amendments aim to revise foodgrain allocations for beneficiaries, stirring debate over equity and resource distribution among states.
Building Safety, Urban Governance and Disaster Preparedness: Lessons from the Kolkata Warehouse Collapse
A warehouse in Taratala collapsed with many workers trapped, triggering a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies.
Urban Fire Safety in India: The Need for Safer Growth Amid Rapid Urbanisation
Reflecting on the implications of regulatory failures and the urgent need for effective fire safety measures in educational establishments.
Lucknow Commercial Building Fire: Lessons in Urban Fire Safety and Regulatory Enforcement
How lapses in building standards, emergency preparedness and enforcement can turn a local fire into a major urban disaster
Ammonia Gas Leak in Tamil Nadu: Lessons from a Preventable Industrial Disaster
Uncovering the grave consequences of industrial negligence and the urgent need for stringent safety norms
NFHS-6 and Child Nutrition in India: Progress, Persistent Gaps and the Road Ahead
The NFHS-6 reveals improvements in stunting rates but highlights persistent nutrition challenges in India that require urgent attention.
The Intersection of Forest Conservation and Poverty Alleviation
A study reveals that alternative livelihoods can enhance tree diversity, challenging the binary view of conservation versus human needs.
Beyond Nutrition: Why Early Childhood Development Must Become India's Next Human Capital Mission
The potential of Anganwadis in fostering cognitive development through integrated early childhood interventions in India.
Child Sexual Abuse in India: Why Legal Reforms Alone Are Not Enough
Understanding systemic issues and public distrust that hinder reporting and justice for child victims of sexual abuse in our society.
Ensuring Equality of Treatment for Persons with Disabilities in India
India needs a universal disability pension to uplift and include Persons with Disabilities in the welfare system.
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Why the 8th Pay Commission Must Reform India's Public Compensation System
The upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission can reshape public compensation frameworks beyond mere salary increases and improve institutional coherence.
Industrial Accidents in India: A Failure of Safety Systems, Not Isolated Mishaps
Examining the systemic failures causing industrial accidents and the need for robust safety measures in Indian industries.
VB-GRAM G: Reimagining Rural Employment and Livelihood Security in India
From MGNREGS to a New Framework: Ensuring Seamless Rural Employment, Equitable Resource Distribution and Inclusive Development Through the Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G)
NFHS-6: Gains in Child Nutrition and Maternal Care
The latest National Family Health Survey shows progress in crucial areas while omitting key indicators like anaemia and mortality rates.