Policy Pulse

The 2026 amendment to India’s transgender rights law has triggered intense criticism from activists and community groups. This article examines whether the Transgenders Persons Amendment Bill is merely a legal …

The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the National Conference on the Safety of Women at the Workplace on 14 February 2026. With over 1.48 lakh institutions registered on …

The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 makes women empowerment a multi-department priority, from a ₹18,620 crore Women and Child Development allocation to a ₹400 crore scooter scheme for working women. Here …

Tamil Nadu has launched a ₹5,000-crore Women Employment and Safety Project backed by the World Bank, linking jobs, safety, care infrastructure, and health. We explain what it means and why …

The proposed 2.5-fold hike in minimum wages marks a sharp shift in India’s labour policy. But will Minimum Wages 2026 restore dignity to work—or depend entirely on enforcement?

The Ama Su Vahak Scheme supports women as drivers, vehicle owners, and mobility entrepreneurs. Beyond income, it reshapes safety, access, and women’s visibility in public spaces.

The UAE’s proposal to prioritise remote work for mothers with young children reflects a deeper policy shift—one that recognises caregiving as essential to economic and social stability.

International Women’s Day 2026 is not asking for louder celebrations. It is asking for enforceable rights and justice systems that work for women. Here is what the theme means—and why …

National Startup Day 2026 marks ten years of Startup India. While women founders have grown in number, funding gaps and bias still shape their road ahead.

A new national campaign aims to scale rural women entrepreneurship through training, enterprise support, and non-farm livelihoods. Here is what the policy really means.