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.
Are We Overproducing Graduates in India?
As AI and automation reshape industries, the urgent need for innovation and employability in India emerges.
Implementation of Labour Codes: Still a Long Way to Go for Workers
Despite the completion of the labour codes implementation, critical gaps leave workers vulnerable and concerns unaddressed.
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)
Free Annual Health Check-Ups for India's Workers: A Step Forward
While India introduces free health check-ups for older workers, challenges in access and coverage could hinder its effectiveness in labour welfare.
MGNREGS: A Sharp Decline in Coverage and Employment in 2025-26
Despite an increase in registered households, employment generation shrank significantly, leading to serious income losses for rural families.
Understanding Inequality in India’s Growth Story
Examining how low inequality rates mask the significant disparities affecting informal and rural workers in India
Informal Workers and Climate Impact
Informal workers face rising temperatures without protections, prioritizing survival over climate concerns despite health risks.
Labour Reforms in India: Between Rationalisation and Regression
From Noida's protests for better wages to deadly accidents, India's labour reforms reveal a complex and troubling reality for workers.
Heatwaves, Gig Economy & Climate Vulnerability in India
Understanding how extreme heat affects gig and delivery workers' income and daily livelihood in India.
Has the Weakening of Unionisation Hurt Indian Workers?
Exploring how deunionisation affects workers amid recent protests for minimum wages and social security.
Labour Informality and Industrial Unrest in India
The recent protests highlight structural labor market challenges beyond minimum wage concerns, affecting workers' rights and protections.
Decoding U.P.'s Minimum Wage Revision and Its Implications
Exploring how the new wage structure aims to balance workers’ welfare with the need for industrial stability in Uttar Pradesh
Addressing the Legislative Gap in India's Heat Crisis
The government must implement financial compensation measures for workers impacted by extreme heat, ensuring their rights and livelihoods.
Gauging Disruption: AI's Impact on Labour-Market Inequalities
Examining how AI influences job roles, skill accumulation, and socio-economic disparities in the workforce.