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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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Towards Effective Substance Use Treatment in India: A Data-Driven Approach

Santanu Pramanik

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a rapidly growing public health problem in India, with alcohol, cannabis and opioids being the most common psychoactive substances consumed by the 10-75 year age group (NSEPSU, 2018).    Substance use disorder (SUD) or substance abuse … Read More

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

Microfinance and Transition: Exploring Pathways for Economic, Social and Environmental Transitions 

Partners: The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), University of Bergamo In the last decade or so, there has been considerable progress in bridging gaps in access to finance worldwide. In emerging economies as well, the financial inclusion agenda has gained significant … Read More

Socio-economic Inequality in India: Causes and Consequences

Partner: Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), University of Goettingen The workshop on “Socioeconomic Inequality in India: Causes and Consequences” was held from June 5 to 7, 2024, at Aula, Waldweg 26, Goettingen. This event aimed to gather researchers and … Read More

Enabling Sustainable Livelihoods for Women’s Collectives in Tribal Areas

Saradha Krishnamoorthy, John Victor Arunkumar, Preethi Rao

Bastar, a district in the state of Chhattisgarh, is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the country. According to the 1991 census, at least 72 per cent of the population belonged to the Scheduled Tribe social group. … Read More

Digital Adoption among Farmer Collectives and its Members in India: Status and Opportunities for Intervention

Shubhangi Jaiswal (SARDI Fellow), Sridhar Easwaran and Poorna Pushkala, Samunnati (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University

Despite employing a substantial 43 per cent of India’s workforce, the agricultural sector contributes only 16 per cent to the national GDP (The World Bank, 2024). This reflects some of the challenges the agricultural sector faces in India. 86 per … Read More