The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, or #PMJDY, has revolutionised financial access in India, by bridging the financial divide for the underserved. #inclusivebanking Read more »
India is witnessing a dramatic rise in diabetic cases, raising questions about the role of pharmaceutical companies in deciding diabetes thresholds. #diabetes #pharma Read more »
India must analyse the causes and impact of brain drain and formulate strategies to retain the brightest minds in a competitive global market, Aamir Ahmad Teeli and Saima Nazir. #braindrain #education #unemployment Read more »
Researchers disapprove the idea of 70-hour workweeks, saying productivity drops after 50 hours and sharply declines after 55. #NarayanaMurthy #IndiaInc #Infosys #worklife Read more »
India has achieved some success in reducing multi-dimensional poverty, but northern states need to make faster progress. #poverty #civilsociety Read more »
The #Covid19 pandemic crisis led to an increase in #inequality and #poverty, but targeted #socialsupport schemes became India's lifeline during the crisis. #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
The authorities must ensure gender-responsive transportation planning to #empower #women and bridge the #gendergap in India's urban spaces. #publictransport #urbanplanning #delhimetro Read more »
India needs to strike a delicate balance while making policies for its ageing population that is reshaping the nation's present and future. #ageing #demographicdividend #IndiaAgeingReport2023 Read more »
India's education system needs a pivotal shift in terms of quality, funding, and accessibility to encash the demographic dividend. Read more »
India is grappling with a lung health crisis and there is an urgent need to reduce air pollution and tobacco use, writes Dr GC Khilnani. #copd #tb #covid19 #asthma Read more »