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Sunaina Kumar, IndiaSpend.com

How the rural employment guarantee scheme is a double-edged sword for women

It is a key safety net in times of economic, agrarian distress and provides women with an income but the low wages and hard labour make it a last resort.

Sunaina Kumar, IndiaSpend.com
· Sep 02, 2022 · 01:30 pm
In Uttar Pradesh, the coronavirus pandemic is pushing women out of jobs

Early research on the impact of the lockdown confirms that the drop in employment has not been gender-neutral.

Sunaina Kumar, IndiaSpend.com
· Nov 25, 2020 · 07:30 pm
As Odisha’s workers return to cities, humane shifts and better wages remain a distant dream

Despite migrants making up over 70% of Surat’s workforce, working conditions remain precarious in the city.

Sunaina Kumar, IndiaSpend.com
· Nov 17, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Migrant workers returning to Rajasthan are learning new skills to survive in a post-lockdown world

Workers are setting up small enterprises in rural areas to provide services thus far only available in cities.

Sunaina Kumar, IndiaSpend.com
· Nov 16, 2020 · 07:30 pm