Policy Pulse

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 …

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 …