Janani Suraksha Yojana, launched in 2005, has helped reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery. But the utilisation of antenatal care has been low

Gender ideologies often prompt couples to assign women to take over extra family duties while men remain free to concentrate on their careers.

Women’s childhood, adulthood, and old age have all been transformed in India’s demographic journey

Misdirected. Instead of ‘Big Food’ focus, farmers must be empowered to make millets a vital part of food schemes

Bank account ownership took a leap over the last decade. But some of the gains stagnated during the pandemic. 2021 Global Findex data show that 78% of women reported having bank accounts. However, 64% did not withdraw any funds during the last 12 months, and 28% reported having an inactive account. Budget 2023 announced the launch of Mahila Samman Bachat Patra Yojana, a savings scheme for women.