Geographies in Depth
Electric scooters for nurses speed up healthcare in Indian mining hub
New state initiative looks to improve access to medical care, particularly for communities impacted by years of mining by introducing a scooter initiative.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Incomes dip for South Asia's women home workers as heat rises
Women who make goods like clothing and street food in slum homes are producing less amid high temperatures and floods, hurting their fragile livelihoods.
Geographies in Depth
Silk and trees are helping combat climate change and trafficking in India
The initiative has the potential to be applied to other areas across the world to address rural unemployment, combat climate change and human trafficking.
Geographies in Depth
India's cycling boom: Good for the air, the planet and the people
India has undergone a nationwide effort to promote green transport, reducing traffic jams and improving air quality, with cycling at the heart of efforts.
Geographies in Depth
How tech is helping India's rural women get through COVID-19
Grassroots groups have helped poorer women without internet access get the support they need as COVID-19 exposes a gender-based digital divide across India.
Geographies in Depth
India’s women seaweed divers swim against the tide of climate change
Climate change is making work for India's seaweed divers increasingly difficult, through rising sea levels and stronger currents.
Geographies in Depth
This Indian city has introduced no-car Saturdays
The Indian city of Ranchi is home to the 'har shanviar, no car' (every Saturday, no car) campaign, which hopes to encourage locals to ditch their cars on Saturdays.
Geographies in Depth
Indian communities are tackling water insecurity by reviving local ponds
Tackling India's worsening water shortages will require not just government efforts but community-led projects, which can also provide work for people.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
'Shecession': What COVID-19 has meant for women and work
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed many of women's workplace gains in the world's wealthiest countries, according to PwC's latest Women in Work Index.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How India's migrant workers are reskilling online
With millions of migrant workers in India losing their jobs due to strict coronavirus lockdowns, many have turned to online training courses for reskilling opportunities.
Geographies in Depth
Pests in a pandemic? India's plant doctors will see you online now
During coronavirus lockdown, Indian farmers have been able to join 'e-clinics' to get a diagnosis of problems plaguing their crops, helping limit the damage.
Jobs and the Future of Work
This scheme is fighting slavery in India
The national scheme provides state-funded employment to the most needy.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Traditional Kolam art is giving South Indian women more economic opportunities
Kolam, a traditional Indian drawing is giving women a new way to earn money and setup businesses.
Industries in Depth
Searching for superpowers? Chefs look to forgotten ingredients
Chefs Bela Gil, Anahita Dhondy and Rosette Fien are finding healthy and tasty solutions to one of the world's greatest health crises - poor nutrition.
Geographies in Depth
This radio station is a lifeline for humiliated textile workers in India
Workers in textile factories in India are often made to work in abhorrent conditions for long hours. These three radio stations are helping break their silence.