gender disparities

  • India

    India's Services Sector Employment at 30%: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth Beyond Global Averages

    Oct 29, 2025 02:06 am CST

    NITI Aayog's comprehensive report reveals India's services sector employs 30% of the workforce, below the global average of 50%, despite creating 40 million jobs in six years. While contributing over half of national output, the sector faces challenges including widespread informality, gender disparities, and regional imbalances. The analysis provides a four-part policy framework focused on formalization, digital access, skills development, and balanced regional growth to address the disconnect between economic contribution and employment quality.

  • Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls

    Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls' Right to Thrive Amidst Concerning Sex Ratio Statistics in India

    Oct 12, 2025 09:36 am CST

    Justice BV Nagarathna highlights critical challenges facing India's girl children, from birth discrimination to educational barriers, emphasizing that true gender equality requires girls to thrive rather than merely survive. The Supreme Court judge calls for comprehensive interventions addressing nutritional care, education access, and elimination of child marriage to create an enabling environment for girls across India.