Gender

In the latest episode of The Migration Story podcast, JustJobs Network's Isha Gupta unpacks how the recent Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak tragedy reveals deeper systemic issues in India's interstate labour migration. From informal recruitment networks and missing worker records to language barriers, employer-provided accommodation, and gaps in labour protections, the conversation examines why workplace safety cannot be separated from the broader migration journey.

A new survey shows that nearly 69% of non-working urban women in India have left their jobs mainly because of childcare and household duties. In comparison, just 3.8% of men say the same. This gap points to how social expectations still put most caregiving on women, making it tough for them to stay in the workforce.

As per National Statistics Office's recent survey, nearly 69 percent of non-working urban women cite childcare and domestic responsibilities as the key reason for staying out of the workforce.

India’s Gender Budget has grown steadily, yet implementation challenges persist. Drawing on fieldwork in Odisha, JJN’s researcher Kripa Krishna examines in her piece for Ideas for India on how weak local capacity, limited accountability, and gaps in last-mile delivery undermine welfare outcomes. It argues that without strengthening public systems and evaluating existing schemes, increased allocations risk falling short of translating into meaningful improvements in women’s economic empowerment.

Drawing on JJN's research, IndiaSpend quotes Renjini Rajagopalan, Research Lead, Centre for Gender Analysis at JustJobs Network, on Karnataka’s fare-free public transport scheme, Shakti Yojane. In the article, she highlights the scheme's role in expanding women’s autonomy, while emphasising the need for improved service frequency and planning.

JustJobs Network’s Study on Shakti Yojane finds the scheme expanding mobility, income security, and agency for Karnataka’s most vulnerable women — at scale.

JustJobs Network’s Study on Shakti Yojane finds the scheme expanding mobility, income security, and agency for Karnataka’s most vulnerable women — at scale.

The Chief Minister appreciated the initiative to disseminate research findings on the government’s flagship guarantee schemes.

Despite high education levels, Kerala faces alarmingly high rates of youth who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). This disconnect between education and labour force participation signals a deep socioeconomic challenge. Based on qualitative interviews with a range of stakeholders in the state, JustJobs Network's Isha Gupta unpacks this paradox, pointing to a mismatch between youth aspirations and available opportunities.

JustJobs Network has developed a comprehensive repository of skilling ecosystems of over 30 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This factsheet visualises labor market indicators for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and, Sri Lanka and provides critical information about education and skilling ecosystems in these countries.