While cash transfers are widely used by the government to roll out social protection policies and schemes, there has been an ongoing debate among the policy practitioners regarding its efficacy.

How effective conditional cash transfers are in meeting the objectives of welfare schemes

She fought for the right of Dalit girls to get education even as the society threw cow dung at her.

A saviour called Savitribai: She stood tall against caste and gender oppression. Yet, Savitribai Phule is a forgotten hero

Although society threw cow dung at her, she fought for the right of Dalit girls to get an education, child brides to live with dignity and women to have equality in society. This bravery in 19th century India would be outstanding even today.

girl education

How effective conditional cash transfers are in meeting the objectives of welfare schemes

A saviour called Savitribai: She stood tall against caste and gender oppression. Yet, Savitribai Phule is a forgotten hero