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SHAKTI WALK ORGANISED IN NEW DELHI FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Why in the News? Women’s Day Event: Ministry of Women and Child Development organising ‘Shakti Walk’ in New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day. Women-Led Initiative: Event highlights women’s leadership, empowerment and participation in national development. Key features of the Shakti Walk initiative Symbolic Route: …
Read MoreWOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …
Read MoreMotherhood, Workplaces, and the Limits of Legal Empathy Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Women, Role of Women Why in the News? The debate around women’s workforce participation has resurfaced amid discussions on declining female labour force participation, the rise of DINK households, and uneven implementation of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Concerns persist that legal …
Read MoreMenstrual Health Declared Fundamental Right Under Article 21 Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has held that menstrual health and hygiene form an integral part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21, directing States and Union Territories to ensure free biodegradable sanitary pads and adequate facilities in all …
Read MoreCHILD MARRIAGE AS SOCIAL SCOURGE Syllabus: GS-2: ● Social issues ● Welfare schemes for vulnerable section of society Why in the News? India has reiterated its commitment to eliminate child marriage by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. While data shows a decline in …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders 30% Quota for Women Lawyers Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all State Bar Councils to ensure 30% reservation for women in their elected and co-opted posts. The order aims to improve gender representation in the legal profession and strengthen women’s participation in statutory legal bodies. This landmark decision, …
Read MoreFixing POSH Act Gaps Syllabus GS 2: Issues related to women Why in the News? Recently, a Chandigarh college professor was dismissed after an Internal Complaints Committee inquiry found allegations of sexual harassment proven, highlighting rare accountability under the POSH Act and exposing persistent legal and procedural gaps. This case underscores the need to address …
Read MoreAssam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide Why in the News? The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, proposing up to seven years of imprisonment for offenders. The Bill aims to promote gender justice and social equality, with limited exceptions, much like how …
Read MoreWomen’s Role Central to Achieving Sustainable Peace Why in the News ? At the UN Peacebuilding Commission in New York, Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson highlighted India’s early recognition of women’s indispensable role in achieving sustainable peace, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to inclusive peacekeeping and gender equality in global peace efforts. This commitment extends to …
Read MoreWorkshop on POSH Act: Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Women In a bid to create safer and more inclusive environments for women in workplaces, Universal School of Administration is hosting a crucial workshop under the IQAC initiative. The workshop is centered around the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act), aiming to spread awareness …
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