Women-Led Development And Public Policy For Promotion Of Gender Equality - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Session ReportRehmat Arora Introduction: Professor Vibhuti Patel delivered a comprehensive and enlightening presentation on Women-Led Development and Public Policy during the eighth day of the Fundamentals of Public Policy course organized by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi. The session aimed to explore the critical role of women in driving development agendas and the…

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Ending Gender-based Violence – Cohort 2: Awareness Of Policies & Governance - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Event ReportReetwika Mallick Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, conducted Ending Gender-based Violence – Cohort 2: Awareness of Policies & Governance Four-Week Online Certificate Training Course from March 5 – 27, 2024. The chair of the program was Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI Conveners for the program were…

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Turbulence Ahead: Safeguarding Aviation Safety Amidst Operational Demands - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Aashnaa Mehta Despite efforts to amend duty hour regulations through the Revised Civil Aviation Requirements on Flight Duty Time Limitations (2024) , opposition from airlines and regulatory deferments highlight ongoing tensions between safety and commercial priorities, necessitating proactive regulatory evolution to ensure pilot well-being and passenger safety. Pilot fatigue has long been a…

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A New Yen For Change: Understanding Japan's Currency And Implications On Geopolitics - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

TK Arun Japan’s recent emergence from a negative interest rate regime marks a new assertiveness on the part of the first post-World War 2 miracle economy Puffer-fish toxin will kill you, if you do not first remove the skin, liver and ovaries of the fish with deft, delicate strokes of the knife to prevent the poison from leaching into the fish’ delicate flesh. With the Japanese, such subtlety is…

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Iran's Missile Attack: Signaling An End To Rising Tensions? - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

T K Arun Iran called its attack on Israel a ‘defensive response’ to the strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria’s Damascus allegedly by Tel Aviv. It was followed by a warning of a more severe attack if ‘Israeli regime make(s) another mistake’ Unless Israel chooses, against the reported wishes of its closest and most vital ally, the United States, to engage Iran in an escalated armed confrontation,…

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Unleashing Compassion: Exploring Swiggy's 'Pawternity' Policy - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

TK Arun It shows Swiggy’s ability to ‘be different’, the emergence of Indians’ pet-owning aspirations, and the growth potential of a high-end pet care industry Swiggy has introduced a ‘pawternity’ policy for employees with pets: leave and work-from-home benefits for pet owners to take care of their pets at times of adoption, medical emergencies, and loss.  It testifies to several notable things.…

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A Look Eastward: India's Efforts To Strengthen Ties With Southeast Asia - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Harsh V Pant New Delhi is trying to deepen ties to confront common threats but in-group differences pose hurdles. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar’s three-nation tour to Southeast Asia last month amid an election cycle in India underscores the critical role this region plays in New Delhi’s aspiration to emerge as a critical anchor in the Indo-Pacific. India’s relationship with Southeast…

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Legal Hands On Session VI - Human Rights And The Challenges Of Building A Welfare State In India - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Session ReportAasthaba Jadeja The Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC) at IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi conducted a four week Online National Spring School Program on ‘Ending Gender-based Violence – Cohort 2: Awareness of Policies & Governance’ from March 5th, 2024 to March 27th 2024. On day 7, Adv Shalu Nigam delivered a presentation on Legal Hands on Session VI – Human…

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YWLPPF Young Women Leaders In Public Policy Fellowship - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Event ReportReetwika Mallick The Gender Impact Studies Center, at IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi conducted a Two-Month Online National Winter School Program on ‘Young Women Leaders in Public Policy Fellowship’ from January 6th, 2024 to March 8th 2024. The chair of the program was Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI. Convenors of the program were Dr…

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Investigating Electoral Bonds: Examining The Role Of Transparency In Democratic Governance

Arun Kumar The official agencies should by now have started to investigate and prosecute. Money donated by loss-making companies could be cases of money laundering. However, can the official agencies be trusted to carry out independent investigations against the ruling dispensation? Daily new exposes of the issues linked to the electoral bonds are appearing in the media. What should have been…

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Political Economy And Public Policy In India - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Session ReportAasthaba Jadeja The IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi conducted an online spring school program, a one-month immersive introductory certificate training course, Fundamentals of Public Policy – Cohort 2: Awareness of Policies & Governance. On Day 6 of the Fundamentals of Public Policy – Cohort 2: Awareness of Policies & Governance course, TK Arun ji, delivered a…

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Unveiling the Giant Trio: Insights into the RBI Governor's Office

TK Arun RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, making his monetary policy statement, said inflation – the elephant in the room – is under control. Has he ignored the other elephants in his office – lagging private investment, structural rigidities in the economy, real growth rate? Making his monetary policy statement on April 5, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said that just two years…

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Embracing 'Nari Shakti': A Call to Inclusion in Political Party Manifestos

Rekha Saxena & Aditi Narayani Paswan The forthcoming elections will be pivotal to ascertain the aspirations of tribal and Dalit women. It remains to be seen whether the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill will translate into tangible progress. The Indian civilisation places the woman, nari, in a pre-eminent position. Shakti is seen as a source of creation, maintenance, and destruction and is…

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Streamlining Labour Regulations: Assessing the Impacts of India’s Code on Wages Act

Vishavjeet Singh “…The reforms will ensure well-being of our industrious workers and give a boost to economic growth. They are also shining examples of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance…” PM Narendra Modi Historical Context Background: The New Wage Code or The Code on Wages was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Labour and Employment as one of the four labour codes which are…

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Unveiling Empowerment: Inspiring Women Voice

Session ReportRiya Pawar Gender Impact Studies Center, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute hosted the Winter School Program on Young Women Leaders in Public Policy Fellowship.   The 10th Session of this course was conducted from 6th January to 8th March. The session was convened by Dr. Arjun Kumar, Simmi Mehata, Prof. Gumadi Srideviji, and Adv Dr. Shalu Nigam. The course is conducted by…

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Women Empowerment: A Holistic Perspective

Session ReportRiya Pawar Gender Impact Studies Center, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute hosted the Winter School Program on Young Women Leaders in Public Policy Fellowship.   The 10th Session of this course was conducted from 6th January to 8th March. The session was convened by Dr. Arjun Kumar, Simmi Mehata, Prof. Gumadi Srideviji, and Adv Dr. Shalu Nigam. The course is conducted by…

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Gender-based Violence and Medico Legal Cases: Forensic Perspective

Session ReportReetwika Mallick The Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC) at IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi conducted a four week Online National Spring School Program on ‘Ending Gender-based Violence – Cohort 2: Awareness of Policies & Governance’ from March 5th, 2024 to March 27th 2024. The course, spread over four weeks, provided a unique opportunity to gain in-depth…

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