Category: Working Papers

Abstract Female workforce participation rate is a key indication of women’s economic empowerment, as well as their agency at home and in the workplace. This paper highlights the complex nature of women’s labour force participation in Urban India with a focus on married women. Using unit level data of NSS quinquennial rounds and PLFS, firstly,… Continue reading Locating Married Women in Urban Labour Force: How India is Faring in 21st Century

Abstract In India, over 12 percent of the total land is vulnerable to landslide disasters. Being a region-specific disaster and a local problem, landslides have to be dealt with locally. In this regard, a decentralized form of governance is considered to be more suitable for disaster management and risk reduction. Sikkim and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration… Continue reading Comprehending Landslides, MGNREGS and Decentralised Government: A Study in Sikkim and Darjeeling

Abstract Climate change, inflation and a plethora of other risk factors tend to make agriculture a risky profession. In a developing country such as India, where a majority of farmers are poor, risk management is crucial to protect incomes. However, formal crop insurance adoption remains low despite its importance, and it is of interest to… Continue reading Why Do Farmers Not Adopt Crop Insurance in India?

Abstract The significance of skill development institutions in skilling and imparting the required skills to people is critical. Lack of it hinders people from accessing and undergoing skill development training to improve the intensity of workers, which further affects socio-economic development in a society. The present study is based on secondary data sources. It measures… Continue reading Impact of Skill Development Infrastructures: A Study of Manipur

Abstract The main purpose of the present study is to understand the issues of Domestic Violence against Women and the role of civil societies to address the issues of domestic violence in Sundarbans region. This study has utilised four case studies (from 155 respondents), collected from a primary survey conducted in two blocks (Jaynagar II… Continue reading Domestic Violence against Women – A Case Study and the Role of Civil Societies from the Sundarbans Region of West Bengal

Abstract Development of infrastructure has implications for the improvement of human development indicators such as health, education, and living standards. The rough topography and geographical isolation of North East India have necessitated the adequate availability of infrastructure. This study is based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies conducted on infrastructure and human development topics.… Continue reading Implications of Infrastructure on Human Development in North East India: A Review

Abstract There is considerable emphasis on skill development among youth, including revamping the formal Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions in the policies of the Indian government. Did these policies promote participation in and benefits from skill education? This question is analysed in this paper with the help of nationwide data from the Periodic Labour… Continue reading Did Skill Development Policies Promote Participation in and Benefits from Skill Education? Evidence from a Nation-wide Survey

Abstract Wheat is one of the main cereal crops grown in Bihar, with more than 80 percent of the gross cropped area under it. Even then, the yield of wheat is quite low. With the declining land size per farmer, a decrease in area under agriculture and a continuous increase in population, it has become… Continue reading Cost Benefit Analysis of System of Wheat Intensification Method of Cultivation Vis-à-Vis the Traditional Method: A Case Study of Gaya, Bihar

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