Category: Social Justice

Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.

A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for graduates in India is higher compared to numerous other developing countries, potentially due to a mismatch between their skills and the country’s job requirements.

A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.

According to the National Crime Record Bureau’s annual report, there was a 4% increase in crimes against women in 2022 compared to 2021.

The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has revealed its intentions to establish a Center of Excellence dedicated to transgender healthcare, scheduled to commence operations in 2024.

With 1.3 billion people worldwide experiencing disabilities, existing systems, designed primarily for those without disabilities, often inadvertently marginalize and exclude individuals with disabilities.

PM launched Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission, a ₹24,000-cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups’ welfare.

In India, patients often turn to unqualified medical shop sellers for guidance on purchasing medicines instead of consulting with doctors.

Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.

Same-sex marriage is the marriage of two people of the same legal sex. Marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in about 34 countries.

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