migrant crisis

Facilitating COVID vaccinations in remote, rural India

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Facilitating COVID vaccinations in remote, rural India

Despite the recent rise in rural vaccinations, many states are still lagging. (Photo source: IE) By Zarina Screwvala The pandemic presented us with numerous challenges. Crippling medical infrastructure, the migrant crisis and the loss of employment in both urban and rural areas, the nation has dealt with it all. By September 2021 the country has … Read more

View: How India can fix the problem of inequality of opportunity

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View: How India can fix the problem of inequality of opportunity

While schemes such as the smart cities initiative have pivoted to this approach, much more needs to be done at scale and speed. Synopsis Economic opportunities are a very important factor that drives people to migrate, despite higher inequality in urban areas. Given that urban inequality is driving India’s overall inequality, this trend is likely … Read more