Policy Pulse

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 …

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?