Sona Mitra
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Affordable childcare can propel the economy

 A recent report by the Center for Global Development found that women spent 173 additional hours of unpaid labour caring for children(Picture for representation)
Published on Jun 04, 2023 09:01 pm IST

Covid-19: Prioritise gender-responsive recovery

The majority of the working women (around 91%) in India are in informal employment, characterised by job insecurity, income volatility, and the absence of social safety nets that prevent and assuage the impact of economic shocks. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 05, 2022 01:30 pm IST

Recognising housework: Is paying the only way?

Indian women face an immense burden of care work, and they will not be able to move away from it unless India universalises maternity entitlements and childcare as a public good. (AFP)
Updated on Feb 06, 2021 06:39 am IST
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