The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved 33% reservation for women in future recruitments, marking a major step toward gender equity, inclusive governance, and institutional reform in urban administration. The decision of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to approve a thirty three percent reservation for women in all future recruitments marks a significant milestone in the city’s…
Nirmal Initiative’s Sukhawati program addresses Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through a whole-school, community-oriented approach, emphasizing safe spaces, teacher training, and child empowerment. It uses an intersectional lens to tackle caste, gender, disability, and social inequalities, promoting prevention, disclosure, and support. The framework fosters human dignity, fraternity, and community, aiming to transform school and societal ecosystems…
The POCSO Act, 2012 protects children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment, introducing child-friendly procedures and strict penalties. Despite amendments, fast-track courts, and government initiatives, challenges like low conviction rates, delayed trials, and poor rehabilitation persist. Landmark judgments have strengthened child-centric protections, but gaps remain in enforcement and infrastructure. A shift toward survivor-focused and preventive…
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,…
