The Discourse Around Karnataka Development Model Can’t Overlook its Inherent Contradictions
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The Discourse Around Karnataka Development Model Can’t Overlook its Inherent Contradictions

Since the Congress party’s victory in Karnataka, there has been lot of discussion around Karnataka model of development and Karnataka model of resistance to fascism. However, such uncritical endorsement of any such model overshadows its inherent limitations and possible deceptions.

Freebie or Freedom? Tamil Nadu’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
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Freebie or Freedom? Tamil Nadu’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women

Few have tried to understand the significance of the free bus travel scheme that a handful of states have introduced. In Tamil Nadu the benefits for women have been definite and palpable, though issues like poor frequency of women-only buses need to be addressed.

Unemployment May Impact India’s Economic Growth in FY24; But Bihar Creates Jobs
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Unemployment May Impact India’s Economic Growth in FY24; But Bihar Creates Jobs

Declining manufacturing activity, a slowdown in the services sector, rising unemployment, and air pollution may pose a challenge to India’s projected economic growth. Also: “With Job ‘Mahakumbha’, Nitish Kumar Foregrounds Importance of Promises Kept”; and “ Employment Versus Hindu-Muslim Politics”.

Making Sense of Recent Developments in the Indian Labour Market
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Making Sense of Recent Developments in the Indian Labour Market

The PLFS for 2022-23 reports the highest workforce participation rate and the lowest unemployment rate in the last six years. This has been the result of the entry of an increasing number of women into agriculture. Stagnant household incomes are pushing women into low-paid self-employment.