What Ails Social Security for the Indian Unorganised Sector? Challenges in Design and Implementation
This post is the first in a series on Social Security for the Indian Unorganised Sector.
Comprehensive Social Security for the Indian Unorganised Sector
Social Security is widely seen as a fundamental building block of a just and equitable society. While ideas of welfare, pension and charity have been with us since the times of the earliest civilizations, the modern concept of social security can arguably trace its origins to the aftermath of the industrial revolution.
Field Report on the Impacts of Cyclone Phailin
The twin calamities
A few weeks ago, Bindu and I visited Dhanei KGFS that serves the districts of Ganjam and Khurda through a network of thirty branches.
Unemployment Support: An Introduction
This is the first post in the Unemployment Support in India series. In this series, we will explore the unemployment support mechanisms in India today;
NPS Lite: Securing Old Age Income
The announcement of National Pension System (NPS) Lite, a pension plan geared towards economically disadvantaged populations, brings hope for much needed money during non-productive years
