Driving Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Economic Growth

Editorial

Context Recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 data reveals significant growth in women’s FLFP, especially in rural India, where it surged from 18.2% to 35.5% over six years. However, this growth often reflects economic necessity, not empowerment. The structural barriers preventing gender equality demand urgent attention for sustainable and inclusive growth. Recent Incidents Highlighting…

Enhancing Railway Safety in India: Current Challenges and Strategic Measures

Editorial

Introduction The Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest railway networks, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s transportation and economic framework. Despite significant advancements, recent incidents underscore the pressing need to address safety concerns comprehensively. Recent Incidents Highlighting Safety Concerns Jalgaon Tragedy (January 2025): A distressing incident occurred near Pardhade railway station in Maharashtra, where…

California Wildfires and Forest Fires in India: A Comparative Analysis

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UPSC Syllabus Mapping GS Paper I: Geography – Natural disasters and their geographical distribution. GS Paper III: Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, and disaster management. Essay: Challenges in managing natural disasters. Introduction The California wildfires have once again highlighted the devastating impact of forest fires globally. These wildfires, fueled by climatic anomalies and human factors, have scorched over 62 square miles…