Articles by Mitali Nikore
To help mothers, rethink the maternity leave policy
There is a need to revisit the 100% employer-funded model of maternity leave, question whether the country is ready for paternity and gender-neutral parental leaves.
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 08:18 AM IST
Is moral policing the newest deterrent to female labour force participation?
The recent case at St Xavier's University demonstrates that working women need legal protections and functioning institutional mechanisms in place at the workplace. Without this, women may feel discouraged to work.
Updated on Aug 19, 2022 12:02 PM IST
What explains the rise in women’s workforce participation during Covid-19?
We found an unusual rise in Workforce Participation Rates among rural women during the pandemic years, which is explained by increases in self-employment. However, we shouldn't be jubilant about this just yet
Published on Jul 05, 2022 12:10 PM IST
Designing a new framework for paid period leaves | Analysis
The key is to ensure that women have space to seek leave but it does not reinforce discrimination against them
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 07:41 PM IST
Aparajita Bharti and Mitali Nikore
