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Experiences of Frontline Workers in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examines the evolving role and experiences of Frontline Workers (FLWs) during and after the nation-wide lockdown in 2020. The findings provide insights into how FLWs shouldered additional responsibilities, how they have adapted to the disruption of routine health and nutrition related services, and how they have initiated creative responses to help the system … Continue reading "Experiences of Frontline Workers in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic"

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कोरोना के दौरान ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में रोज़गार की व्यवस्था

भारत के ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में रोज़गार के अवसर बढ़ाने के लिए 2006 में MGNREGS (महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोज़गार गारंटी योजना) की शुरुआत की गयी । इस योजना के तहत ग्रामीण क्षेत्र के परिवारों में जो वयस्क मैनुअल काम करते हैं उनको एक वित्तीय वर्ष में 100 दिवस का कार्य प्रदान करने का प्रावधान है … Continue reading "कोरोना के दौरान ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में रोज़गार की व्यवस्था"

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Delhi Budget 2021: Over 14 Per Cent Allocated To Health, Coronavirus Vaccines Will Continue To Remain Free

Delhi government’s budget outlay of Rs. 69,000 crore for the year 2021-22, extensively focuses on health including the fight against COVID-19 and air pollution. Here are the top highlights of the Delhi Budget 2021.

International Women’s Day 2021 Video

On International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you some perspectives of women frontline workers who are part of India’s #COVIDー19 pandemic response. Watch this video.

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‘Didn’t Care Much because All of Us were Getting the Vaccine Together’

The ‘Inside Districts’ series launched in April 2020 is a one-of-its-kind attempt to capture the experiences of district and Block-level officials, panchayat functionaries, beneficiaries and frontline workers, on their challenges and best practices. This interview was conducted with an ASHA worker in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh in Hindi on 27 February 2021, and has been translated. … Continue reading "‘Didn’t Care Much because All of Us were Getting the Vaccine Together’"