COVID-19 lockdown: Isn’t it time for the State to do business again?
The government has to step away from its role of a regulator succumbing to the pressure of businesses; it must recognise its power as procurer / …
Maharashtra women missed meals during COVID-19 lockdown, finds survey
10% of the 946 women surveyed skipped one meal a day; 7% skipped two meals a day
Wages of fear: How did COVID-19 geographic shift affect MGNREGA implementation?
The understanding should be part of India’s contingency plan to support rural livelihoods in the event of a third wave of the pandemic
India in a microcosm: Will COVID-19 reverse migrants pick up the plough again? Palanpur throws up a question
Palanpur has been closely monitored and studied since the early 50s to help economists, policy makers understand the changing rural landscape of …
COVID-19 rural crisis: Why MGNREGA needs a harder push
MGNREGA workers across the country on June 29 staged peaceful demonstration, raised demands for higher benefits and wages
Centre’s decision on schemes reflects its conservative approach to economic revival
It will also impact the vulnerable who are already bearing the brunt of COVID-19 and the countrywide lockdown, they said
On a fast track: How MGNREGA is allaying job distress in UP’s Jalaun
Jalaun district administration spent 70% of labour budget between April and July, says official
Bihar doctors worried as more healthcare workers fall prey to COVID-19
At least 150 healthcare professionals, including 100 doctors, have tested positive for COVID-19 so far in the state
COVID-19 exposes fault lines in peri-urban areas
Lack of sanitation awareness prevails at a greater extent here; it is unclear how COVID-19-centric awareness campaigns will influence behavioral …
COVID-19 labour laws dilution: ‘Neo-liberal character has eroded welfare state’
We have moved back to the 19th century in regard to labour laws, says labour economist KR Shyam Sundar
Wanted: An urban equivalent of MGNREGA
Such a programme is the need of the hour not only as a measure to revive the urban economy now, but also to mitigate any further shocks to …
COVID-19 relief didn’t reach Jan Dhan a/cs of many women: Survey
At least 12,500 women Jan Dhan account holders across 13 states were surveyed; 16% reported their Jan Dhan accounts were either not operational, …
COVID -19: Invisible policy fault lines are more by accident than design
Fractures in public policy always existed. They are now only more blatant than ever before.
COVID-19: Odisha migrants take to chain-pulling to deboard closer home
State not pressing charges; officials recognise hardships
COVID-19: Why Gujarat is a worry for Bihar
Workers claim not receiving salaries from employers, not given any food by state government
COVID-19: Next 6 months crucial for Centre to support migrant workers
Centre should form a national task force with active participation of both kinds of states: Those who send and receive migrants
COVID-19, economic stagnancy and dignity of work
Bondage in Indian cities is far from gainful employment with dignity. The urban fear is many informal workers may have ‘reverse migrated&…
Old data kept those in need away from PDS amid COVID-19 lockdown: Report
More than 100 organisations carrying our food relief efforts need financial support, faced challenges in feeding the poor
COVID-19: Migrants trapped in debt at Himachal pharma hub
Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh industrial area has a Rs 60,000 crore turnover, employs 125,000 migrant workers
COVID-19: Nitish Kumar orders more testing amid numerous challenges for Bihar
Kumar wants 10,000 tests for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) per day against current 1,900-2,000 daily tests
Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance: A strong EC Act is still needed
The ordinance does not expressly define ‘extraordinary circumstances’: Such legislative ambiguity makes one question the entire …
How MGNREGA helps revive village infra, increase employment in Haryana
Villagers gain employment through the job guarantee scheme, used as a means to revive rural infrastructure like reservoirs, cattle sheds
Can MGNREGA cushion the COVID-19 lockdown blow for Moradabad’s returning villagers
There is a sharp rise in demand for work under MGNREGA in Moradabad and other districts of the state
Odisha’s big challenge: Meeting MGNREGS target of 200 million person days
Although the state govt picked up pace compared to recent years, there are reports of slowdown in work being done