Policy Pulse

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.

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 …