Instances of Domestic Violence increase in the wake of Lockdowns across the World
As more & more countries announce lockdowns to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence…
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Data: Women in the Union Council of Ministers (1952 to 2019)
Unlike in most other democracies, Women have been a part of the Union Council of…
Women in the Union Council of Ministers (1947 to 2020)
On the occasion of Women’s day, here is a look at representation of women in…
Crimes against Women: Crime Rate touches an all-time high of 59 in 2018
The 2018 Crime in India report was released by the NCRB recently. A total of…
Explainer: What is the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)?
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana was launched in 2011 to help & extend support to women…
The number of operational creches under ‘National Creche Scheme’ down by 60% in 5 years
The National Creche Scheme was formulated to serve an important need of the working mothers…
Nirbhaya Fund: Projects worth ₹ 6755 crores approved, only 20% utilized
The gruesome rape & murder of a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad has once again triggered…
Explainer: What is Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) or 112
In February this year, the government launched the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) or the…
Explainer: Is there anything like a ‘Zero FIR?
Ever since it was reported that the police refused to register a FIR citing jurisdictional…
Explainer: What is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?
In 2017, the government launched the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana aimed at providing financial…
