Policy Pulse

Kerala has proposed Project Menstrual Dignity, a policy that could give schoolgirls up to three days of menstrual leave every month with weekend catch-up classes. The move marks an important …

JANANI, launched by the Union Health Ministry, is India’s new digital maternal and child health platform. It will track pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, immunisation, reproductive health, and family planning through …

Project Saksham by NHAI is helping rural women and underserved youth access vocational training, job placements and financial independence. With 12 training centres, over 6,000 youth trained, more than 4,000 …

Karnataka has launched the Adidvara App for PwD Hiring to connect persons with disabilities to jobs, internships, skilling opportunities, and inclusive employers. The platform, developed with AssisTech Foundation, will also …

India’s workplace sexual harassment laws recognise dignity, safety, and hostile work environments. Yet, many women still face conduct that is harmful but not easily criminalised. This article examines the legal …

India’s labour system continues to classify many ASHA, anganwadi, and related scheme workers as “volunteers” or “honorary workers,” even while depending on them for essential public services. This editorial explains …

UP launches Safe Mobility Program to empower women with e-rickshaws. Explore impact, scale, and what it means for safety and livelihoods.

Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election highlights a familiar contradiction: women form a larger share of the electorate than men, yet remain a small minority among candidates. The gap exposes how political …

The Government of India’s latest press release on empowering women farmers reveals a dense web of schemes, subsidies, training pipelines, technology missions, and institutional support. This article breaks down what …

POSHAN Abhiyaan is meant to strengthen nutrition access for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. But mandatory facial recognition and OTP-based verification are turning food access into a technological hurdle …