Child rights — to education, care, health, safety – are routinely violated. A research commissioned by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (Study on Child Abuse: India 2007) reported that 53.22 %children faced some form of sexual abuse, frequently by persons known to them, often in positions of trust and responsibility. There is no…
Children are frequently hailed as a country’s future symbols of growth, hope, and continuity. Millions ofchildren in India suffer from dangers to their safety, dignity and well-being, which contrasts sharply with this idealised image. Children continue to be among the most vulnerable groups in Indian society. Despite constitutional protections and progressive laws, especially when it…
Delhi is adding 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women’s safety in vulnerable areas. The system will enable real-time monitoring and faster police response. Along with surveillance, officials emphasize privacy safeguards and community involvement. The Delhi government has announced a major expansion of public surveillance, approving the installation of 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city….
India’s latest Economic Survey has highlighted the potential of the new labour codes to transform the workforce by promoting gender parity, formal employment, and worker protection. In simple terms, the Survey argues that by simplifying labour laws and improving compliance, India can bring more women into the workforce, reduce informality, and create safer and more…
Every court working day at around 10.30 am, a white hatchback enters the parking lot of the Madhubani District Court. By evening, it leaves quietly. In between, the backseat of that car functions as a legal chamber. Anita Jha, a senior lawyer in her late 50s, meets clients there. She drafts pleadings, prepares arguments, and…
This article explores the stark gender imbalance in Indian patriotic cinema. Despite a history rich with female icons in administration, science, and social reform, holiday releases remain dominated by male-centric war narratives. It calls on filmmakers and audiences to recognize that national service has no gender. ———————————————————————————————————— This weekend of the Republic Day, I along…
The killing of 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala in the United States has once again raised serious questions about women’s safety, gendered violence, and the vulnerabilities faced by Indian women living abroad. The case is not just about an individual crime. It reflects deeper social, legal, and gender-related issues that cut across borders. Nikitha Godishala was a…
As India gets ready for the Union Budget 2026–2027, consultations between ministries and agencies have started. Bringing the Gender Budget, an important component of the country’s budgeting process back into the spotlight. The Gender Budget Statement (GBS) is a standard component of fiscal planning now. It is more important than ever in promoting gender-responsive governance….
As the country moves towards its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, women empowerment is a key component of India’s developmental strategy. A society anchored by the fundamental ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity, defending the rights of women is not only a policy objective but a moral and national obligation. The Government of India,…
Uttar Pradesh has taken a thoughtful step toward supporting women in the world of technology. On 19 November 2025, Governor Anandiben Patel launched the NARI scheme at the Unnao campus of Chandigarh University. The name NARI stands for Nurturing AI Revolution for Inclusion. The aim is simple. It wants to help more women learn skills…
