They have built a decentralised, low-cost circular economy but face displacement, stigma, and policy neglect. Recognising waste pickers is an economic, environmental, and ethical necessity
Without a gender quota, women's representation will continue to remain marginal, causing a massive deficit in our democracy. The quota must account for representation across caste groups
Sasmit Patra writes: A sustainable refugee policy is a necessary step to intelligently manage population movements and ensure transparency and predictability in our administrative actions.