welfare

Addressing the root causes of multidimensional deprivation requires political will, administrative efficiency, and community participation.

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Irrespective of Indian corporate honchos’ take on longer work weeks, employees need the right to disconnect.

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Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programmes for dwellers in informal settlements.

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For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

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At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India. Poor implementation of laws and training of stakeholders hinder efforts to curb the practice.

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India’s politicians recognise the growing influence of women at the ballot box but their schemes to win their votes come with risks.

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The presidential contenders are playing up their commitment to fighting an old problem — but with few new details.

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App-based rideshare and delivery work is exploding across southeast Asia and offers plenty of flexibility but has numerous downsides.

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Easy to access loans designed for gig workers are almost impossible to refuse. But there’s nearly always a catch.

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Gig platforms have mushroomed in Indonesia in the past decade. But regulations have lagged and it’s the workers who pay.

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New data about the mental health of young people raises red flags about cost-of-living pressures – and offers a glimpse at a better approach.

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