For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Gender Budgeting (GB)?3 What is the status of Gender Budgeting in India ?4 What are the benefits of Gender Budgeting?5 What are the challenges in Gender Budgeting?6 What can be done to make Gender Budgeting more effective?7 Conclusion Introduction The Union Budget 2023-24 has… Continue reading Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
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Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons for the growth of slums in India?3 What are the issues associated with Slums?4 What steps have been taken towards Slum Redevelopment and Urban Housing?5 What are the challenges in Slum Redevelopment?5.1 Demand side5.2 Supply Side6 What should be the approach for Slum Redevelopment?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Women in Science and Technology in India (1950-2000’s)3 Winds of Change – The 21st Century for Women in S&T4 Initiatives taken by the Government4.1 National Task Force for Women in Science4.2 KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing)4.3 Women Scientist Scheme (WOS)4.4 CURIE Programme (2008-09): Promoting S&T infrastructure4.5… Continue reading [Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Permanent Commission?3 How has the Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces evolved over time?4 What are the benefits of Permanent Commission for Women?5 What are the challenges faced by Women in the Armed Forces?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained, pointwise
Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of the SGD Gender Snapshot Report?3 What should be done going ahead?4 Conclusion Introduction The Progress on SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 has been released by the UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Report presents the latest evidence… Continue reading Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains the challenges associated with a shrinking population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the shrinking population:4 A shrinking population and the example of Japan:5 Challenges in increasing the population: Synopsis: A shrinking population is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden Introduction: The US population was shrinking. From the fertility rate… Continue reading Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
No need for a drastic population policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Decreasing fertility rates in India:4 Does the fertility rate depend on religion?5 Problem of ageing6 Conclusion Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Uttar Pradesh’s draft population bill has an ableism problem
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: Apart from UP’s population policy’s coercive approach to population control, it plays into the widely prevalent notion of the disabled as a burden. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh’s draft population bill has an ableism problem
Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
Source: Down To Earth (Article 1, Article 2) Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population policy. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on the education and empowerment of women can yield better results.… Continue reading Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
Accepting radical otherness
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Religious tolerance is essential to preserve and protect Indian diversity. Synopsis: The U.S.-based Pew Research Center’s survey has thrown up an interesting finding on religious tolerance in India. Contents1 Introduction:2 Key findings of the survey:3 Impact of the survey:4 How to preserve Indian Diversity?5 Kochi model of diversity observed by Ashis Nandy:… Continue reading Accepting radical otherness
