Innovative Communities: Rethinking India’s Urban Informal Settlements

Innovative Communities: Rethinking India’s  Urban Informal Settlements

Rapid industrialization in Rourkela & Angul has drawn migrant workers, leading to informal settlements around industrial zones. Despite efforts by the Odisha government’s Jaga Mission to improve slums, a study found that 84 slums in Bhubaneswar lacked access to safe drinking water.

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Celebrating Women’s Work: Workforce Participation Insights from Small Cities

Celebrating Women’s Work: Workforce Participation Insights from Small Cities

Women are also participating in varied sectors & opting for unconventional roles according to Apna, a professional networking platform. In 2022, there was a 34% rise in women applicants for labor-intensive roles such as delivery, lab technicians, factory workers & drivers.

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