Sexual, Reproductive Health Narrative In India: Will 2024 Turn Tables?
In India, discussions around sexual and reproductive health have been integral to family planning policies since the inception of the five-year plans. In the first five-year plans, the focus was on women as mothers and caregivers, leading to an emphasis on family planning and reproductive health. Furthermore, reproductive health has been central to all five-year […]
Why Combating Gender-Based Violence Is Crucial For Global Development
In the effort at establishing institutional mechanisms of Nari Adhikar Kendra or Gender Resource Centre managed by Cluster level federation in Madhya Pradesh, the largest number of issues raised were of domestic violence. The concept of gender was often equated and explained in terms of discrimination and domestic violence. Domestic violence, especially economic violence was […]
Is rural India’s educational transformation in favour of the girl child
Parents are increasingly advocating for advanced education, including technical and postgraduate degrees, for their daughters, writes Javed Siddiqui Rural India, deeply rooted in traditional norms, is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Women are emerging from their homes, becoming influential figures in panchayats, rural markets, and community structures. This shift, fuelled by social and economic mobility, marks […]
Karnataka Tribal Athlete Aims High With Javelin
I was born in a small village called Mainalli in Mundgod taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. I have three siblings. All of us are girls and I am the third child. My sisters were also into sports but had to quit to concentrate on their studies. I am the only one left standing. […]
Looking Beyond Disability, How I Found My True Calling In Thangka Art
I was born in Shipting, a remote village in the trans-Himalayan Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh, the fourth among five girls. I contracted polio as a toddler and spent my entire childhood indoors. While my sisters went to school, I passed my time drawing and gradually found solace in painting. It was my distant meme […]
From Studying In An Orphanage To Managing One, My Journey As A Nurturer
From growing up in an orphanage, getting married as a teen to leaving her abusive husband, Saraswathi faced hardships, and now runs an orphanage, nurturing young girls After growing up in an orphanage for the sake of schooling, Saraswathi of Ravogodlu village in Ramanagara district of Karnataka walked out of an abusive marriage. She talks […]
National Nutrition Week: From Roti to Kurkure – The Evolution of Rural Food Habits
On a recent journey to Kurdeg block in Jharkhand, I was travelling with a young boy from Simdega who was returning from college. While on the tempo van, it came to a halt at a location so passengers could fill up on water from a tap. During this break, the boy reached out for a […]
G20 & Millets: Despite Global Attention, Why Is It Still Not a Staple in India?
National Nutrition Week 2023 is here, and it also happens to be the International Year of Millets. In the run up to the G20 summit being held in New Delhi on 9-10 September, millets have also been added to the centerpiece menu for the many international dignitaries. India has a rich history of millets. We […]
Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s growing population: Experts
Women, according to the World Bank, account for 48 per cent of India’s population As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the […]
Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s population: Experts
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the latest data provided by the United Nations, India has […]
Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s population Experts
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the latest data provided by the United Nations, India has […]
As Indian population crosses China’s, experts flag opportunities and concerns
While India is experiencing an increase in absolute numbers, due to lower fertility rates, the proportion of young people in the population is likely to decrease in the coming years. The UNFPA’s State of the World Population report released Wednesday has confirmed that India’s population has outstripped China’s, with India now at 142.86 crore and […]
Lack of awareness about abortion, contraception among reasons for spike in population: Experts
New Delhi: As India is on the brink of surpassing China to become the most populous country in the world, experts cite a lack of literacy, awareness regarding contraception and abortions and economic factors as reasons for the spike in the population. According to data from the National Family Health Survey, more abortions take place in urban areas, which is […]
‘Lack of awareness about abortion among reasons for spike in population’
As India is on the brink of surpassing China to become the most populous country in the world, experts cite lack of literacy, awareness regarding contraception and abortions and economic factors among reasons for the spike in the population. According to data from the National Family Health Survey, more abortions take place in urban areas, […]
Lack of awareness about abortion, contraception among reasons for spike in population: Experts
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) As India is on the brink of surpassing China to become the most populous country in the world, experts cite lack of literacy, awareness regarding contraception and abortions and economic factors among reasons for the spike in the population. According to data from the National Family Health Survey, more abortions […]
Lack of awareness about contraception among reasons for spike in population
The data stated that 1.9 per cent women with no schooling background went for abortions while 3.5 per women with 10-11 years of education opted for it As India is on the brink of surpassing China to become the most populous country in the world, experts cite lack of literacy, awareness regarding contraception and abortions […]
Lack of awareness about abortion, contraception among reasons for spike in population: Experts
NEW DELHI: As India is on the brink of surpassing China to become the most populous country in the world, experts cite a lack of literacy, awareness regarding contraception and abortions and economic factors among reasons for the spike in the population. According to data from the National Family Health Survey, more abortions take place in […]
Lack Of Awareness About Abortion, Contraception Among Reasons For Spike In Population: Experts
According to data from the National Family Health Survey, more abortions take place in urban areas, which is 4 per cent, compared to 2.5 per cent in rural areas. The data stated that 1.9 per cent women with no schooling background went for abortions while 3.5 per women with 10-11 years of education opted for it. […]
With a 60 per cent rural population, how sustainable are India’s digital health initiatives?
Digitising health care is the need of the hour but how attainable is it for India? Experts delve into the challenges and solutions to streamline digital healthcare services in India “India has been actively pursuing digital health initiatives to improve healthcare access, quality, and affordability across diverse strata of society. One of the initiatives includes […]
Opinion: Restoring Faith In Flailing Healthcare Ecosystem – Hits And Misses Of Budget 2023
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been allocated Rs. 89,155 crores a rise of 12.6 per cent compared to the revised estimate 2023 The first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ as Finance Minister described her 2024 proposals rode on the back of a myriad of expectations for different sectors emerging out of the context […]
Decoding Union Budget 2023 From a Rural Lens
The Hon. FM in her budget speech of 2023 laid out the vision for the ‘Amrit Kaal’-the period between 75th to 100th year of India’s Independence
Menstrual Leave Debate: Catering To Biological Need Or Reinforcing Ostracism?
Menstrual leave, the decision on the public interest litigation submitted by the 3-member jury headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for discussion to Women
World Day of Social Justice: Government-led development services are critical in building an equitable society
India’s population of the girl child and adolescents is 253 million as per UNICEF report and the sex ratio at birth is 929 per 1000 male
Girl Child In India: Persistent Struggle To Survive And Exist In Patriarchal Systems
India’s population of the girl child and adolescents is 253 million as per UNICEF report and the sex ratio at birth is 929 per 1000 male children as per NFHS-5. To begin with anecdotal evidences, in 2013
Fad to Global Super Food: What India Needs To Do To Promote Millets
Bajra tarlets, Kodo Kheer, Ragi Dosa, Porso Papaddam are some of the wholesome gluten-free meals served these days in some of the major government
The 2023 Union Budget Raises Hope for Better Quality Education in Rural India
The education budget brings hope in rural stranded communities, as a significant increase in Eklavya Residential schools’ budget and the establishment of national digital library
Centre’s Free Ration Scheme ‘PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana’ Extended With A Tweak
My government has decided to implement the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in line with the changing circumstances.
Barkha Dutt LIVE | Union Budget For 2023-24 LIVE Analysis With Barkha Dutt I Budget LIVE News
Union Budget 2023-24 LIVE: Watch our special coverage of the Union Budget as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents India’s budget for the year 2023-24.
Union Budget 2023: Education sector seeks lever to transform future of schools
Education is the biggest driver of social mobility, pandemic and consequent digitalisation, loss of school hours has further pushed the disadvantages.
Union Budget 2023: Education sector seeks lever to transform future of schools
Education is the biggest driver of social mobility, pandemic and consequent digitalisation, loss of school hours has further pushed the disadvantages.