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Policy Post #169
Dear Reader, Hope you're doing well! This week's Policy Charcha explores the critical need to expand access to high-capacity public transport in India, highlighting the stark disparities across states. We also delve into the positive impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission on women's empowerment and delve into a timely Fellowship opportunity for youth with disabilities.
PPI recently conducted a policy training and engagement workshop at TISS Mumbai, facilitating dialogue around key issues in the policy space. We’re excited to continue playing our part in bringing public policy closer to students, young professionals, and anyone eager to learn more about it. If you think your institution could benefit from such interactions, do reach out!
In our Climate + Health Corner, we feature the World Economic Forum's research on the economic benefits of investing in women's health and a possible climate taxonomy.
Finally, our video highlight delves into the unintended consequences of India's new egg donation law, exposing the risks it poses to vulnerable women. As always, explore our curated resources and career opportunities, and thank you for being part of our community!
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #169!
This Week’s Policy Focus 🔎
Only 40% of India's urbanites have access to high-capacity public transport (metros, trains), while access to buses/taxis sits at 90%. Two-thirds of households lack private vehicles, heavily relying on public transport. However, access varies significantly across states. For buses/taxis, top states outperform bottom states by 20%. This disparity widens to over 40% for metros/trains. Expanding public transport is crucial for reducing car reliance, emissions, and ensuring equitable mobility for all.
Policy Charcha 💬
The best of Podcasts, Videos, Essays, Fellowships and other Career resources from the world of Policy and Governance from the week gone by!
💡 Article Highlight:
A recent SBI report highlights how the Jal Jeevan Mission has boosted women’s workforce participation, with states like Bihar and Assam seeing a 28+ percentage point rise. By reducing time spent fetching water, this initiative empowers women, enhances rural productivity, and improves health and education outcomes.
🎓 Fellowship Highlight:
Applications are now open for the NCPEDP – Javed Abidi Fellowship on Disability, supported by Azim Premji Foundation. A three-year immersive leadership development programme for youth with disabilities looking to build a career in the development sector particularly Disability Rights and Inclusion, and with a focus on policy and practice. Apply now!
📢 What have we been up to?
PPI recently hosted a policy training and engagement workshop at TISS Mumbai, connecting with their 1st and 2nd-year Master's students.
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Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
👉🏽 WEF's case for investing in women's health
The World Economic Forum's new research has revealed that closing the women's health gap could unlock USD 400 billion in global GDP annually by 2040. They launched the Women's Health Impact Tracking platform to monitor and bridge women's health gaps and identified key health conditions and actions to improve women's health outcomes.
👉🏽 Budget 2025: A climate taxonomy
The Budget 2025 announcement to establish a climate taxonomy aims to guide investments towards sustainable growth. The taxonomy will classify economic activities in alignment with India's climate goals, supporting climate finance and mitigating greenwashing. This step aligns with India's international commitments, enhancing transparency and investor confidence while fostering green infrastructure development.
▶️Video Highlight:
👉🏽 India's fertility industry is booming, but a new law meant to protect egg donors is backfiring. Doctors say it's crippling legal donations, forcing them underground. This video explores the unintended consequences of this legislation and the risks it poses to vulnerable women.
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Careers Corner 💼
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