Ca n we superimpose solutions from Western countries as we seek out these “Just Transitions” in the coal industry Namrata Raju

Moving towards EVs is necessary, but what happens to those employed in traditional automotive sector? Will jobs be created or lost? Namrata Raju

In our brand new mini-series on Just Transitions, we start by understanding what this term means Namrata Raju

Street vendors and hawkers that dot city pavements often lend to cities unique identities even as they remain largely informal, facing multiple challenges to earn their living. Namrata Raju

The construction industry is one of India's biggest employers but how well do we understand labourers?  Namrata Raju The construction industry in India is one of the country's biggest employers. But how well do we understand labourers who build homes and cities. This explainer is a deep dive into understanding the 'labourer' in our midst, the difference in "us and them" in the way we access infrastructure, common areas and facilities around us, and the ideal way forward to sa

In the second part of the 'L is for Labour' series, a look at the precarity of gig workers and their often overlooked importance in urban living  Namrata Raju

No offer letter, no fixed salary, no fixed hours, or fixed monthly leaves. This form of informality of labour is all around us, even inside our homes. Namrata Raju   Welcome to 'L is for Labour' with labour policy researcher Namrata Raju. This brand new series will in each episode unpack the complexities of India's world of work. Our first episode demystifies domestic work. Namrata is a labour and public policy researcher. She spent nearly two decades as a South Asian in West