Policy Pulse

Maharashtra’s proposed women lawmakers committee could bring fresh scrutiny to workplace harassment, PoSH compliance and corporate safety systems.

Nirbhay Chetna is a Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety, dignity and gender equality.

The Supreme Court has recognised homemakers’ domestic care at ₹30,000 a month in a motor accident compensation case. The real question is how families and policy respond.

Women now hold over 32 crore Jan-Dhan accounts in India. The number marks a major financial-inclusion milestone, but control and active account use remain the next challenge.

From maternity support and girl-child savings to business loans, housing, childcare, safety, rural livelihoods and legal support, this guide explains major women-centric schemes in India in simple language.

NCW has pushed States and Union Territories to strengthen PoSH enforcement through mandatory annual audits, monitoring cells, dashboards and stronger safeguards for complainants.

SHe-Box 2.0 strengthens India’s digital complaint system for workplace sexual harassment. Here is what women should know, how the portal works and why employers must pay attention.

The Ministry of Rural Development has reviewed marketing and livelihood initiatives under DAY-NRLM, including proposed 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres to support 6 Crore Lakhpati Didis.

India’s new labour codes allow women to work in all establishments and all types of work, including night shifts, with consent and safety safeguards. This explainer covers Section 43 of …

Women-Centric Welfare Schemes across Indian states are giving women direct financial support through monthly or annual transfers. This is a meaningful shift, but real empowerment needs more than cash. It …