In this live discussion with Jhatkaa, Ritwik Shukla, our Senior Research Associate spoke about the challenges of ASHA workers in terms of remuneration, health hazards, and repeated episodes of abusive/unpleasant remarks. He also talked about the lack of support from the family for this women-led force.
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Experiences of Rajasthan and HP Frontline Workers During Pandemic
Existing research illustrates that frontline workers faced a high burden of responsibilities even prior to the pandemic, and encountered numerous challenges in areas such as remuneration, training, and supervisory support.
Workers in a War of Vaccination
Per government estimates, over 1.6 crore panchayat functionaries, community workers and other volunteers have been involved in various pandemic-related duties
India’s Bureaucratic Challenge in the Post-Pandemic Era
India is a cautionary tale of what bureaucracy can achieve in times of crisis, and how much is at stake for a country when it doesn’t work.
India is a cautionary tale of what bureaucracy can achieve in times of crisis, and how much is at stake for a country when it doesn’t work.
Innovating on Public Communications during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A strategic decision on investing in a vision (what I call an ‘Idea of Scale’), has offered clarity that has elevated our public communications.