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India’s demographic dividend gives it an advantage over other countries when it comes to growing the labour force and economic prosperity. But as the country undergoes this demographic transition, it becomes imperative to strengthen health and ancillary services centering on the needs of an ageing population. The elderly population (60…

As we enter the new era of Industry 5.0 and World 2.0, the way industries function within themselves, between each other, and with the society, is undergoing a critical transformation. For decades, industries were fulfilling their social obligations through institutional mechanisms such as corporate social responsibilities (CSR). However, this approach…

Building ⁠⁠Gender Equity Through Equitable Healthcare The past decade has been instrumental for India’s healthcare system as it has undergone a profound transformation with a shift to people-first approach. The government has focused on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all citizens, especially women, the underprivileged and rural population. …

As winter gradually sets in across North India, air pollution levels are already rising sharply, with farm fires increasing at an alarming pace. While several factors contribute to deteriorating air quality, stubble burning remains a major driver, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, where farmers burn residual crop biomass due to…

Over the last 75 years, India has taken important strides towards enabling access and affordability to quality care. Various initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana reflect India’s commitments towards ‘Health For All’. Despite significant progress, the shifting demographics, growing burden of noncommunicable diseases alongside a growing ageing…

India is working hard towards its ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025, by far the world’s most ambitious health mission. Ending the TB epidemic by 2030 is also the health target set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TB is a contagious airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium…

There was a time when women were hardly a part of the workforce. Social norms, limited opportunities, familial duties and workplace disparities kept many talented women out of the professional working world. However, the picture today is very different. Industries and governments across the globe are pushing for more gender…

World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7th April as it marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This year, World Health Day will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign titled ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’ urges…

ROLE OF WOMEN IN VIKSIT BHARAT As the world transitions to a more inclusive era, women in India are also shaping its growth story and future. With India being a signatory to major international treaties like Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms…

Celebrating Women’s Workforce Participation on International Women’s Day As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it is essential to recognize the strides made in enhancing female workforce participation in India. Over the past six years, data shows a significant rise in women’s engagement in economic activities, a declining unemployment rate…