Policy Pulse

A caste certificate is not just paperwork. It is access, protection, and recognition. A Supreme Court push in December 2025 strengthens the case for caste certification based on a mother’s …

Rajasthan’s Jalore saw a panchayat announce restrictions on women carrying smartphones from Republic Day 2026, only to reverse course days later. The withdrawal matters, but the instinct to police women’s …

India’s New Labour Codes promise efficiency and growth, but in a highly unequal economy, weakening worker protections could deepen wage stagnation and precarity. This Policy Pulse analysis examines the real …

India’s new labour codes promise simplicity and expanded coverage, but the grey areas of New Labour Reforms reveal serious risks. From higher thresholds for safety rules to stricter strike conditions, …

New federal rules could restrict loan access for women-dominated degrees in the U.S., affecting nursing, therapy, education, and social work. This DEI Insights piece explains the gendered impact and the …

India’s New Labour Reforms aim to simplify 29 labour laws into four unified Codes. From gig workers and MSMEs to mines, textiles, plantations, and IT, this article explains how the …

From delivery riders to freelance coders, India’s gig workers are everywhere — but they still earn less for equal work. As platforms grow, pay parity and protection must define the …

The Delhi government’s new policy allowing women to work night shifts marks a bold step for gender equality. But while laws evolve, safety, stigma, and wage parity still challenge women’s …

Kerala’s Right to Disconnect Bill is a groundbreaking proposal giving private sector employees the right to log off after office hours. It aims to tackle burnout, restore mental health, and …

Maharashtra’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana shows how digital welfare schemes can still exclude rural women. Poor network coverage, low mobile ownership, and costly e-KYC travel highlight India’s gendered digital divide …