Reports & Papers

July 13, 2026
Urban Challenge Fund

Urban Challenge Fund -Will it or will it not deliver?

The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) marks a significant shift in India’s approach to urban development by promoting market-based financing, integrated planning, and financially sustainable infrastructure. This paper critically examines whether the scheme can achieve its transformative objectives, highlighting key challenges […]
March 13, 2026

Ep 72| Beyond the Statutes: Strengthening the Pillars of Women’s Safety in India

INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE As India approaches International Women’s Day, public discourse often revisits the legal architecture designed to protect women, including laws addressing domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and workplace discrimination. Over the past two decades, legislative reform has expanded […]