Women’s Safety: Moving Beyond Outrage and Restrictions

02 Oct 2026

Context: Recent incidents of sexual assault against women and children in Delhi and surrounding areas have renewed concerns over the effectiveness of measures introduced after the 2012 Nirbhaya case.Despite new laws, schemes and dedicated funds, crim...

Recognising Women Farmers: Bridging the Worker–Owner Divide

23 Sep 2026

Context: Women are playing an increasingly significant role in Indian agriculture, but agricultural databases and welfare systems often identify farmers through land ownership rather than actual cultivation.Maharashtra’s Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bi...