Social security is a system designed to provide financial support. It helps individuals during times of need, such as unemployment, illness, or retirement. In India, social security includes various schemes. These aim to protect vulnerable populations. The Constitution mandates the state to ensure welfare. Social security plays a crucial role in promoting social justice and economic stability. It fosters a sense of community and support.
India’s Labour Codes, which came into force in November 2025, mark the most sweeping overhaul of labour regulation since Independence. By merging 29 Central laws into four comprehensive...
On December 31, over one lakh gig and platform workers across India went on strike, drawing national attention to the human costs of ultra-fast delivery models. In a...
For nearly two decades, India’s rural employment framework rested on a powerful institutional promise: distress could be converted into a legally enforceable claim on the state. That promise,...
The term "migrant workers" refers to individuals who move from one region to another for work. Various definitions exist. The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights...
Urban poverty in India is issue. It reflects the struggles of individuals in cities who lack basic necessities. This form of poverty is distinct from rural poverty due...
Recent developments in Madhya Pradesh highlight important steps towards women empowerment. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has initiated financial transfers to various beneficiaries under key schemes. This initiative aims...
As of 2024, the Government of India has intensified its efforts to support unorganised workers through the eShram-One Stop Solution portal. This initiative has integrated 12 different welfare...
The Government of India has initiated the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ to streamline access for unorganised workers to various government schemes. Launched on 21 October 2024 by Union Labour...
