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UNDP Report Proposes Blended Finance Model to Expand Affordable Childcare in Urban India

A report by the United Nations Development Programme highlights a major childcare gap in urban India and proposes a blended finance model to expand affordable childcare for low-income families. The initiative aims to boost women’s workforce participation while improving early childhood development. A new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) highlights a…

Kerala Approves Women’s Policy 2026 to Strengthen Gender Justice and Economic Empowerment

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Kerala has approved its Women’s Policy 2026, shifting to a rights-based approach that strengthens gender justice, economic empowerment, digital safety, and leadership opportunities. The policy focuses on boosting women’s workforce participation, improving legal protections against gender-based violence, and ensuring inclusive support for marginalized women through stronger monitoring and gender budgeting. Kerala has approved a new…