After Covid-19, what can India learn from the universal healthcare systems of its neighbours?

There are lessons to be had from Nepal, Bangladesh and the Maldives about providing free access to medical treatment.

Swati Narayan

· May 06, 2022 · 09:00 am

With 45% of Indians excluded from the food security net, it’s time to univeralise the PDS

Poverty is growing, thanks to the Covid-19 economic slowdown. It’s time for the Centre to provide subsidised foodgrains to most Indians.

Swati Narayan

· Jun 20, 2021 · 07:30 am

In maps: India’s vulnerable children are paying the price of upper-caste prejudice with their bodies

Influenced by conservative vegetarian lobbies, most BJP-ruled states do not serve nutrition-laden eggs in school and Anganwadi menus.

Swati Narayan

· Jan 06, 2021 · 06:30 am

In Jharkhand, suspected starvation death sheds light on deprivation of a whole settlement

Chintaman Malhar, who died on June 14, had not eaten a proper meal in two days, his son said. His neighbours live just as precariously.

Swati Narayan

· Jun 25, 2018 · 09:00 am