A summary of Government of India’s scholarships and incentive programs to enhance girls’ participation in education, bridge systemic inequalities, reduce dropout rates, and strengthen the role of education as a tool for empowerment.
Category: Policy and women
Why Menopause is an Economic Issue, Not Just a Health One
Menopause is a cost and career drain for women, but an economic loss for economies and organisations
Built by Design: How Gender Bias Shaped the World —and How the Future of Work Can Undo It
Overview of gender biases born from a male-centric history of work – and how future of work can change these
Revolutionizing Urban Care: How Can India Build More “Caring” Cities
Challenges and best practices for addressing women’s care burden in urban India
Understanding India’s Childcare Policies: the Key to Women’s Economic Empowerment
An overvoew of the current ecosystem of provision of childcare in India, including enabling government policies as well as the provision of public and private creche and daycare centres.
Addressing Eldercare Burden on Women in India
Suggested measures to alleviate the eldercare burden on women in India.
Acknowledging The Role of Female Farmers in India’s Agriculture
An overview of the situation of women farmers in India
Cash Transfer Schemes for Women in India
Overview of cash transfer schemes for women by state governments
State Public Transport Initiatives Boosting Women’s Mobility
Some key schemes by various State Governments in India to address challenges to women’s mobility
The Power of Partnerships: 6 Collaborative Initiatives to Bridge Digital Gender Gaps
Examples of collaborative initiatives being taken globally and specifically in India to bridge digital gender gaps
