The standout rise in workforce participation of rural women in two ends of the age spectrum could be arising more out of ...

This inequity has restricted women’s access to financial resources, opportunities and independence, perpetuating economic and ...

In Odisha’s Ganjam district, the Nirikhyana initiative, led by IAS Dibyajyoti Parida, provides free ultrasound scans to rural ...

Despite recent slowdown, India aims for a $5.4 trillion economy by 2027, with rural India’s transformation driving growth ...

President of India invites NDDB-promoted MSKSML representatives for Republic Day reception, recognizing their biogas and ...

The Rural Development Ministry’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, which aims at ensuring a minimum of Rs 1 lakh annual income for women self-help group members, will be showcased on its tableau at the Kartavya ...

How addressing unpaid care work, patriarchal norms and untapped female labour force opportunities can unlock $770 billion for ...

Priyanka Khandelwal of ICICI Prudential AMC believes rural India could benefit from Budget 2025 through skill development and ...

Despite their critical roles in farming, processing, and post-harvest activities, rural women face entrenched inequalities in wages, opportunities, and recognition. As Shahnaz Begum, a farmer from ...

Microeconomic strategies, if tailored to the unique circumstances of farming households, can significantly uplift rural ...

Involuntary childlessness is a deeply personal yet socially significant issue, particularly in rural India, where cultural ...

Other triggers: Recovery in rural wages post-Covid, Rs3.1 trillion rural spending by states, elections in 10 states over the ...