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banner displaying the name of an advocate against a blue wall-legal aid
January 20, 2023
Why is the quality of India’s free legal aid so poor?
India spends only INR 0.78 per capita on legal aid, which is one of the lowest in the world. Here's how it impacts lawyers providing free legal services.
by IndiaSpend, Suryanshi Pandey | 8 min read
ASHAs in Chennai - ASHA workers
January 19, 2023
ASHAs: Informal workers in the formal sector
ASHA workers are a crucial part of the public health system. Despite this, they experience precarious working conditions in the form of long hours, low wages, and a lack of social security.
by Anirudh Chakradhar, Sudev Madhav | 6 min read
Two women sitting on the ground, surrounded by weaving baskets_open network for digital commerce
January 13, 2023
Indian artisans are still missing from e-commerce platforms
High logistical costs and a lack of digital know-how are some factors keeping Indian artisans out of e-commerce. How can the recently launched Open Network for Digital Commerce change this?
by Abhishek Modi, Parul Gupta | 5 min read
crowd of young people in front of an office-young entrepreneurs
December 22, 2022
India needs more young entrepreneurs
The lack of agency and a fear of failure are preventing Indian youth from pursuing entrepreneurship. This needs to change.
by Arjun Shekhar | 4 min read
Four women standing with posters demanding better working conditions_social welfare
December 20, 2022
ASHA workers need better working conditions, not hero worship
ASHAs and Anganwadi workers play a vital role in delivering government’s social welfare schemes, but they are denied employment benefits, minimum wage, and job security.
by Raja Venkata Krishna Dandamudi, V G Sreeram | 11 min read
Indian woman with a smartphone standing behind a man_women labour force participation
November 29, 2022
What does the working-age Indian woman want, and why?
A study by FSG sheds light on women’s attitudes and preferences towards employment, and the role that the family and the society play in women’s labour force participation.
by Vikram Jain | 5 min read
Close up of uber eats delivery boy on scooter_gig economy
November 17, 2022
Do gig workers’ voices count?
The recent NITI Aayog report on India's growing gig and platform economy fails to address the issues of workers’ rights, welfare, and security.
by Asiya Islam, Damni Kain | 7 min read
man in a plaid shirt walking on the street-mgnrega
November 10, 2022
COVID-19 underscores MGNREGA’s role as a safety net
A study finds that while MGNREGA had a positive impact on the lives of the poor during COVID-19, there is an imminent need to expand its budget, increase accountability, and make timely wage payments.
by Amit Basole, Rajendran Narayanan | 5 min read
Ela Bhatt
November 3, 2022
Remembering Ela Bhatt, visionary and founder of SEWA
Ela Bhatt, founder of SEWA and women's rights activist, has passed away. Her legacy as a pioneer of the women's movement in India lives on.
by Mirai Chatterjee | 4 min read
A group of girls in school uniform_employment trends
September 29, 2022
What’s the future of employment for India’s youth?
Here’s everything you need to know about the recent ILO report on global employment trends for youth.
by Annette Francis | 6 min read
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