Context Recent facts show that sadly 92% of workers that clean urban sewers and septic tanks in India come from the marginalized groups, SC, ST, and OBC. This has been augmented by the current study which sheds light on the Read More …
Category: Indian Society
Himachal Assembly passes bill raising marriage age for women to 21 years
Context The Minister continued by elaborating that in one of the most recent legislative milestones the present Assembly of Himachal Pradesh passed a bill that seeks to increase the age of marriage for women from 18 years to 21 years. Read More …
Govt plans to conduct survey on all migrant workers in Tamil Nadu
Context The Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the granary of South India, is witnessing a gradual influx of migrant workers from other parts of the country, particularly West Bengal and Bihar, to fill the labor Read More …
MoSPI Releases 25th Issue of “Women and Men in India 2023”
Context The 25th edition of the publication “Women and Men in India 2023” was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on August 12, 2024. This comprehensive document provides a detailed analysis of the socio-economic status of Read More …
Adivasis are not Hindus. Lazy colonial census gave them the label
Context In a significant revelation, the Indian government has clarified that Adivasis (tribal communities) are considered Hindus under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. This statement has sparked intense debate and raised questions about religious classification and the rights Read More …
Rajasthan Tribals Tackle Global Challenges at UN Event
Context Recently, a High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development was held under the auspices of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The solutions offered by indigenous tribal communities in Rajasthan to global challenges, and their role in policy Read More …
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that paves the way for digital birth certificates. About the bill: The Bill aims to create a centralised database for deaths and births to help in transparent delivery of Read More …
Caste & conversion: another layer among the SCs
Context: The Scheduled Caste (SC) community has to actively push for the recognition and emancipation of their Abrahamic counterparts, who still lag behind the opportunities. Criteria for SC Status: Historical status: As per the anthropological and census enquiry of the British administration, Read More …
Scheme to Support Minor Rape Victims
Context: The Union government has decided to provide medical, financial and infrastructure support to victims in cases where the sexual assault results in pregnancies. About the Scheme Aim of the scheme: To provide shelter, food, daily needs, safe transportation for Read More …
No High Table for Women
Context: With the rise in the number of women entrants, the services have yet another chance to reflect on their talent retention and advancement policies such that the high-table is not just a preserve of men. Gender Gap in higher Read More …