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Care for Those Who Built the Country. What is Kerala’s Elderly Budget Telling India

Kerala’s 2026 Elderly Budget acknowledges rapid ageing by allocating ₹46,236 crore toward pensions, healthcare, and elder support systems, making ageing a central policy priority. It offers a scalable framework for India, though its success relies on Kerala’s strong social infrastructure and governance model. India is a country of the young. Or so the story goes,…

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Labour Codes and Gender Parity: How India’s New Framework Aims to Formalise Work and Empower Women

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…

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