Uncovering the Gendered Realities of Digital India At first glance, India’s mobile statistics suggest a nation deeply connected—over a billion subscribers and hundreds of millions of smartphones (India Inequality Report, 2022). But these numbers tell only part of the story; … Read More
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Whose Phone Is It Anyway? How Women Users Navigate Shared Access, Privacy and Leisure in India
Rasika Gopalakrishnan, Vaidehi Sahasrabhojanee
Learnings from Women’s Workplace Experiences in Sri City
This study provides critical insights into the working conditions of women in Sri City and their broader implications for empowerment and well-being, offering valuable guidance for policy and practice in SEZs. … Read More
Examining Safety Issues for Women in Chennai’s Public Spaces and Their Impact on Workforce Participation
The study aims to identify the specific challenges women face while working in public spaces and to propose practical solutions to improve their safety and working conditions. The findings will help inform policy and infrastructural interventions to support women workers in Chennai.
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Safety and Employment: How Perceptions of Transit Safety Shape Women’s Job Choices in Chennai
This study highlights the critical role of perceived safety in shaping women’s employment decisions and underscores the need for policies and interventions that address both objective and perceived safety concerns.
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Driving Change by Empowering Women Auto Drivers in Chennai
This study seeks to inform policies that will enhance the well-being and status of women auto drivers, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable workforce in India.
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Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov)
This project used the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) framework to measure women’s voice and empowerment in the agrifood policy process. Background The Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) project addresses a critical global issue: the underrepresentation of women … Read More
Gig Economy – The Indian Picture So Far
Sabina Yasmin, Panchali Banerjee
In the wake of COVID 19, Gig work emerged as a lucrative source of income generation for many. Significant advancements in technology, which allow quick access to and delivery of services even through mobile devices, have further enabled its proliferation … Read More
Smallholder Farmers, Big Challenges – Need for Transboundary Governance Solutions
Sabina Yasmin
South Asian economies primarily depend on agriculture for employment, with nearly 1.5 billion people directly dependant on the sector. However, in recent times, changing climatic conditions are impacting … Read More
Hybrid Models and Women’s Work in India: Emerging Insights
Aishwarya Joshi, Kaavyayani Pal, Mahima Chaki
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in focus hybrid working models that offer flexible working options, especially for women. Hybrid working models provide women more autonomy in how they use their time than in-person working models. While hybrid work has several … Read More
Impact of Community-based Depression Treatment in India
This project aimed to identify and examine the effects of pharmacotherapy on depression and possible pathways that may link mental health and economic behaviour. Background Depression is often neglected in current health policy debates on chronic disease care in low-resource … Read More
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