Supreme Court Requests Centre to Examine Appropriateness of a Model Menstrual Leave Policy
The court, while acknowledging the importance of the issue, emphasized that it was a policy matter best addressed by the government and not the judiciary. The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Women and Child Development to consult with states and other stakeholders before finalizing the policy.
BIS Announces Concessions In Annual Minimum Marking Fees
The amendments focus on providing concessions to micro, small, start-up, and women entrepreneur enterprises. These amendments are expected to provide significant relief to enterprises, particularly smaller and women-led businesses, by reducing their financial burden related to conformity assessment.
Union Health Minister addresses Gender Discrimination in India
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, chaired the 29th meeting of the Central Supervisory Board (CSB). The central focus of the meeting was the concerning decline in the Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in the country, highlighting the ongoing battle against sex-based discrimination and its consequences, including sex selection and pre-birth elimination.
International Gender Conference in New Delhi Highlights Role of Women’s Empowerment in Agri-Food Systems
During this conference, the global experts and researchers have concluded that strengthening women’s empowerment and leadership within agri-food systems is paramount for enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, nutrition, and climate change resilience.
