UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has expressed confidence that the country can tackle air pollution, which he said is one of the world’s biggest killers and a global public health emergency. UNITED NATIONS: India has scripted success in eradicating polio and tackling other health emergencies and there is no reason why the country cannot …
Like Polio, India Can Eradicate Pollution, Says Senior UN Official Read More »
Growth can alleviate poverty but its definition needs to expand to make any tangible difference on the ground. Amidst the din caused by the story of rising billionaires, the message on India’s poverty decline in the recent report of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative has been lost. UNDP and Oxford University released the …
IKEA India’s Mumbai store is all set to create employment opportunities for the localites with over 10,000 jobs in merchandising, store operations, supply chain and allied assembly services. The e-commerce retailer plans on having 50% of its workforce to be women as well as recruiting from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. More …
A low poverty line results in diminished economic growth and flawed policies like demonetisation. The development agenda today is largely about drawing an arbitrary line for poverty and focusing on a narrow goal of pulling individuals just above this line. Multilateral development organisations like the UN and the World Bank play an important role in setting the …
How a dangerously low poverty line is causing India more harm Read More »
The new company law passed in 2013 made India the first country in the world to have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legislation. This move was a notable step forward to ensure that corporates contribute to India’s social development. The new law mandates companies with a net worth of Rs 500 crore or revenue of …
Are Corporate Social Responsibility spends the right yardstick to measure success? Read More »
