Explore MGNREGA’s significant impact on rural livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and ongoing challenges like budget cuts
Dholi Samuday Ka Sarpanch
Reservation of caste and gender has led to women and dalit village heads emerging across India. How far have they reached in gaining agency?
Balika Panchayats: Good Governance And Personal Gaps
Balika Panchayats are a novel concept, first mandated in 2024 by the Govt. of Gujarat. One year on, the author shares on ground findings.
Gandhi Ka Charkha
Gandhi’s relationship with charkha (spinning wheel) was not just symbolic, It was deeply rooted in his idea of self-reliance
The “E” Word In An E-World
The year 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the Digital India Initiative. Where are we fairing on its implementation though?
Exploring Balika Panchayat In Republic Of India
Gujarat is the first state to promote Balika Panchayat (of adolescent girls) for building political awareness and civic action amongst rural girls.
Kya Ab Humari Shaadi Ho Gayi Hai?
The ordeal of a village woman in trying to avail the benefits of a government scheme, which was rightfully hers.
What Is In A Name?
What happens when the state mandates its citizens to reveal their names?
Facilitating Dialogue – Choice, Opportunity and Rights
The Gram Panchayat often tend to be a traditionally dominating body and can...