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Mahakumbh Mela: A Model for Sustainable Development in Action

Twisha Mehta  |  25-03-2025

Abstract: The Maha Kumbh Mela is a massive religious gathering in India which serves as a compelling case study for the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into large-scale events. This analysis demonstrates how the 2025 ...

Medical Tourism - New life with the Healthcare Budget 2025–26

siasat.com  |  04-03-2025

India’s medical tourism sector has been a key driver of healthcare growth, attracting international patients due to its affordability, advanced medical infrastructure, and skilled professionals. The 2025-26 healthcare budget is expect...

Restoring Telangana’s lifelines: A critical look at Mission Kakatiya

siasat.com  |  03-03-2025

Mission Kakatiya, launched by the Telangana government in 2015, aims to rejuvenate over 46,000 minor irrigation tanks across the state, drawing inspiration from the historical practices of the Kakatiya dynasty. The initiative has led to sig...

India's job crisis: Will Budget 2025–26 Bring Relief?

siasat.com  |  13-02-2025

The Union Budget 2025–26 attempts to address India’s growing employment crisis, particularly for informal workers, gig workers, and marginalised entrepreneurs. With youth unemployment at 10.2% and overall joblessness rising, bud...

Enrolment of children in pre-primary education is improving; Telangana achieves near-universal enrolment

siasat.com  |  04-02-2025

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, released on January 28, 2025, presents a comprehensive analysis of rural education in India, covering 649,491 children across 17,997 villages. The report highlights improvements in pre-prim...

Advancing Gender Equity through Sexual Health Care: A Comprehensive Analysis

Anastasia A. Alamatidou  |  03-02-2025

Abstract As human rights, reproductive and sexual health rights are fundamental to achieving equitable health outcomes and empowering individuals to make important decisions about their bodies and their lives in general. Access to compre...

Resilient Livelihoods: Exploring the Intersection of Climate Change and Access to Healthcare Facilities for Women in Sundarbans

Susmita Paul, Pratiksha Rai  |  29-01-2025

Abstract Climate change plays a significant role in impacting the lives of marginalised communities who are dependent on natural resources, with gender playing a key role in building resilience. The Sundarbans, an ecologically vulnerable...

Cultural Practices and Their Impact on Healthcare

Anandini  |  28-01-2025

Abstract Culture is a pivotal factor that shapes perspectives and individual behaviours. In African and South Asian contexts, traditional practices have fostered both positive and negative impacts on women's health. While collectivis...

Focus on National Highway tolls: Unveiling trends and policies

siasat.com  |  22-01-2025

India's 1.4 million km road network, with National Highways (NHs) comprising 2% but handling 40% of traffic, underscores their significance in connectivity and commerce. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and toll systems, managed ...

Shedding light on gender barriers in India’s night-time economy

siasat.com  |  18-01-2025

The night-time economy (NTE) in India presents immense potential for urban growth, cultural vibrancy, and economic progress. However, gendered exclusions rooted in cultural, social, and institutional barriers restrict women's participat...