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February 23, 2023
A heavy load to carry: Lives of porters at the Attari–Wagah border
by Sanskriti Talwar | 2 min read
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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
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November 24, 2022
The NYP 2021 fails to tackle the issue of youth dropouts
To effectively resolve the widespread issue of dropouts, the draft National Youth Policy 2021 needs to address the structural factors that cause it.
by Nirantar Trust | 7 min read
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November 22, 2022
Poor policy is failing the elderly in India’s unorganised sector
Faced with financial insecurity and a lack of job opportunities in the unorganised sector, India's elderly workers need better policies and pension schemes.
by Sujay Pan | 6 min read
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September 30, 2022
What the India Discrimination Report tells us about unemployment
Oxfam India’s report highlights the extent of discrimination experienced by women, Muslims, and members of the SC/ST communities. Here’s how the pandemic impacted their access to the labour market.
by Siddharth Ganguly | 7 min read
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August 25, 2022
“They refuse to hire us”: Why trans women are unable to find jobs
by Anveshi Gupta, Harshita Chhatlani | 2 min read
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June 8, 2022
What’s missing from India’s education system?
Young people in India are part of an education system that values academic achievement the most. Here are some evidence-based interventions that can offer them a holistic learning experience.
by Nachiket Mor | 5 min read
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March 1, 2022
“We will hire younger people”
by Nur Jahan, Shila | 2 min read
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August 11, 2021
Gender bias, unemployment, and COVID-19
Women from low-income households are bearing an unfair burden of the socio-economic impact of COVID-19. What are some policy interventions that can support a gender-inclusive employment recovery?
by Swetha Totapally, Vineet Bhandari | 5 min read
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August 3, 2021
Swimming with loan sharks
by Gram Vaani | 2 min read
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