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Livelihoods

How to create sustainable livelihoods, improve economic security, and build relevant skills for the Indian workforce.

four women sitting on chairs on a fabric shop working on stitching clothes in a tailor shop-livelihoods programmes
September 23, 2021
Income shouldn’t be the only measure of livelihoods
When it comes to livelihoods, nonprofits and funders must think beyond income, and invest in community-building, resilience, and self-esteem.
by Debojit Dutta, Smarinita Shetty | 8 min read
Two women in sarees, carrying construction materials on their head. The photograph has been clicked from behind. NREGA is crucial to the rural economy of India, especially in 2021 with low yield and poor monsoon
September 1, 2021
NREGA is crucial to rural India in 2021
While it claims to be a demand-based scheme with an elastic budget, NREGA’s failure to support the rural economy in 2021 indicates otherwise.
by Avani Kapur, Harish Damodaran, Yamini Aiyar | 6 min read
three women looking at a smartphone and smiling-
August 10, 2021
When women are celebrated, things change
Chetna Gala Sinha of Mann Deshi talks about why we urgently need an ecosystem that provides access to capital, resources, and support for women micro-entrepreneurs.
by Sharanya Menon, Smarinita Shetty | 8 min read
A woman getting her oxygen levels checked by a man wearing a mask and face shield_courtesy_Trinity Care foundation_Flicr_COVID-19_second wave_vaccine hesitancy
June 15, 2021
Understanding the COVID-19 second wave in urban Gujarat
The lack of state preparation for the second wave of COVID-19 has resulted in increased debt, vaccine hesitancy, and loss of livelihoods.
by Bijal Brahmbhatt | 6 min read
women-walking-on-the-platform-at-delhi-metro-urban employment scheme_picture courtesy flickr
June 2, 2021
Designing urban employment schemes for women
Seven way to bring women back to the labour force, provide livelihood and income security, and increase women’s agency in cities.
by Nikhil Iyer | 6 min read
Women gather for a meeting-farmer producer company
April 12, 2021
What does it take to run a farmer producer company?
A day in the life of an Adivasi woman who manages a women-owned farmer producer company that collectivises small and marginal farmers to help them improve their incomes.
by Lalitha Taram | 5 min read
OTC Ep 2_Productivity vs poverty_informal labour
March 31, 2021
Productivity vs poverty
Manish Sabharwal argues that in order to compete in a global economy, India needs greater productivity and formal employment. Renana Jhabvala argues the opposite: India’s informal sector is large, and labour laws must accommodate informal workers.
5 min read
young women being trained in a field-rural youth
March 11, 2021
The first mile goes a long way
Rural youth are a valuable asset. Bringing them on as frontline cadres in the water and agriculture sectors can strengthen rural development.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 5 min read
Power Farmers solar panels near Khadi overlooking hills with people standing near by- self-employment
March 9, 2021
Can solar power initiatives provide sustainable self-employment?
Only by learning from past mistakes will Uttarakhand’s new solar self-employment scheme be able to create long-term livelihoods for those impacted by COVID-19.
by Tristan Partridge | 5 min read
kisni serving food-hospitality sector
March 8, 2021
“There’s a fixed time to start the day, but no fixed time to end it”
A day in the life of hospitality worker who is running a resort and managing a team of stewards during COVID-19.
by Kisni Kale | 5 min read
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