27/09/2024
Take a look at some highlights from the National Consultation on the findings of a study exploring the Need, Demand, and Effectiveness of Childcare Models for children under 3 in Kerala and Odisha. The event, held on 26th September, was organized by Mobile Creches and the Institute for Human Development and brought together experts to discuss critical childcare issues.
09/09/2024
🌟 Here's a glimpse of the 3-day National Seminar on "Women and Employment in India," organized by the Centre for Gender Studies, IHD, and the Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, with the support of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New DelhiI and NABARD Online featured in the media of Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring its importance to the region and beyond.
04/09/2024
🌟 Highlights from the inaugural session of the 3-day National Seminar on "Women and Employment in India." Organized by the Centre for Gender Studies, IHD, and the Centre for Development Studies, Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, with the support of the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New DelhiI and NABARD Online.
We're excited to share insights and discussions that are shaping the dialogue on women's employment in India.
03/09/2024
🌟 We are excited to announce the start of a 3-day National Seminar on "Women and Employment in India" today! This event is organized by the Centre for Gender Studies, IHD, and the Centre for Development Studies, Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University , with support from Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi and NABARD Online . Join us as we explore critical issues and insights on women's employment in India. Stay tuned for more updates!
22/08/2024
🌟 Conference Alert! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the 65th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics ! Join us from 9-11 January 2025, at the ISEC Bengaluru.
The Conference is being organised by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka.
📅 Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: October 7, 2024
- Registration Deadline: November 20, 2024
- Conference Dates: January 9-11, 2025
Submit your papers here: https://isle.azurewebsites.net/
For more information. visit: https://conference.isleijle.org/
21/08/2024
The Institute for Human Development (IHD) in collaboration with Campbell South Asia is organising a three-day training workshop on ‘Impact Evaluation of Development Programmes: Understanding Theory and Practice' during 22-24 October 2024.
The workshop aims to equip participants with the essential scientific methodologies and practical skills to meet the increasing demand for rigorous evaluation of development programmes and interventions.
The Training Workshop is open to researchers, development practitioners, government functionaries and others interested in impact evaluation and interventions.
To Apply: https://bit.ly/3M9OjEC
12/07/2024
It is with great grief and shock that we are writing to inform you that Professor Ramesh Sharan, Director of IHD- Eastern Regional Centre passed away on the morning of 9 July 2024.
An online Memorial Meeting to condole his sad demise is being held between 11 am - 12.30 pm on 13 July 2024 (Saturday).
You are requested to join the Memorial meeting and pay your tribute to Professor Sharan.
Please register on the link given below to join the memorial meeting.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dgrMdNpCToa8UHjy2fISjg
24/06/2024
🌟 Conference Alert! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the 23rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI)! Join us from October 25-27, 2024, at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India.
This year’s conference, organized by the Departments of Management and Humanities and Social Sciences at BIT along with the Institute for Human Development Eastern Regional Centre (IHD-ERC), Ranchi, promises to be a remarkable event under the esteemed leadership of conference president Dr. K. Seeta Prabhu.
We are honoured to have Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General of RIS, New Delhi, and Chairman of IASSI, supporting this conference.
📅 Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: August 25, 2024
- Registration Deadline: September 25, 2024
- Conference Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Contribute your interdisciplinary research by visiting http://conference.iassi.org for more details and paper submissions.
07/06/2024
Rohini Nayyar Prize
ROHINI NAYYAR PRIZE The Rohini Nayyar prize has been established to recognize the exemplary contributions of young Indians, under the age of 40 years, towards improving the lives of people in rural India. The Rohini Nayyar Prize for outstanding contribution to Rural Development in India has been ins...
27/05/2024
We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Balwant Singh Mehta and Mr. Siddharth Dhote from IHD, New Delhi, have achieved remarkable success at the prestigious national level ‘Code4Change’ Hackathon.
This event was organized by the Indian School of Development Management - ISDM, India. Their innovative solution, titled ‘Predicting the Financial Vulnerability of Women-Headed Households in India using Machine Learning Techniques’ has been recognized among the top 5 out of over 200 submissions.
They were awarded a ‘Certificate of Achievement’ at the final event held on May 24, 2024, in Bangalore, India. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to both Prof. Mehta and Mr. Dhote for this outstanding accomplishment!
26/05/2024
Exploring how digital tech is transforming work, skill demand, and labor markets in India. Discover the in latest book titled 'Technology and the Future of Work: Reshaping the Workplace by Balwant Singh Mehta, Professor, IHD.
Get your copy at: https://bit.ly/3RoELbV
Technology and the Future of Work: Reshaping the Workplace
This book examines how the progress of digital technology is transforming the world of work, skill demand, labour market institutions, and regulations in countries like India. It studies the challenges, opportunities, and current and future contributions of digital technologies. The volume poses sal...
23/05/2024
Though the unemployment rate has fallen there are still significant State-level disparities. Read as Balwant Singh Mehta, Professor at IHD, writes here: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/jobs-crisis-regional-approach-needed/article68129408.ece
09/05/2024
Team leaders of the India Employment Report 2024 discuss the current Employment Challenges in India. India is likely to have a demographic advantage for at least another decade. With robust economic growth likely to be witnessed in the coming years, the country can reap this advantage by creating productive job opportunities for the youth.
Read here: https://bit.ly/3ycvP2o
23/04/2024
📚 Exciting News! 📚 Dive into "Knowledge and Global Inequality Since 1800: Interrogating the Present as History" by Dev Nathan, Professor at IHD.
Explore the dynamics of knowledge and inequality throughout history. Get your copy now and broaden your perspective!
Available here: https://bit.ly/3UrFgnl
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18/04/2024
Institute for Human Development is HIRING !!
The Institute is seeking applications from individuals to conduct qualitative surveys in Rajasthan (Jaipur) and Uttar Pradesh (Noida/Greater Noida).
Interested candidates are invited to apply by 21 April 2024 through Google form: https://lnkd.in/gTQUqV9r
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APPLY NOW !!
13/04/2024
📢 Institute for Human Development is HIRING !!
The Institute is currently engaged in a collaborative project with the Craft Council of India, focusing on estimating employment and value added within handicraft and handloom establishments.
As part of this endeavor, the Institute is seeking applications from motivated individuals to conduct quantitative surveys among handicraft and handloom establishments, specifically in Tamil Nadu.
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at [email protected] by 27th April 2024, with the subject line:
"Application for Field Investigator Position"
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.
APPLY NOW !!
08/04/2024
The issue of unemployed youth has become a focal point in political discourse. The interpretation of unemployment rates and its politicisation are exacerbating the situation.
Read as Prof. Balwant Singh Mehta, IHD writes here:
Dilemma of the unemployed youth
The issue of unemployed youth has become a focal point in political discourse. The interpretation of unemployment rates and its politicisation are exacerbating the situation Youth unemployment is a global concern, carrying significant economic, social and political implications for both developed
05/04/2024
Educated youth unemployment increases till 2017-18 but strongly declined thereafter.
NITI Aayog Ministry of Finance, Government of India Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India PMO India International Labour Organization
05/04/2024
Strategies to meet the challenge of youth employment to reap the demographic dividend. Read more on https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/unemployment-and-demographic-dividend-101711978954874.html
NITI Aayog Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India Doordarshan National (DD1) Ministry of Finance, Government of India International Labour Organization
Unemployment and demographic dividend
The unemployment problem in India is becoming centred around educated youth, a longer-term trend evident for some decades
28/03/2024
In launching Chief Economic Advisor said that governments at all levels are responsible for facilitating job creation &that commercial sector-industry & services-generates employment. His remarks appear to have been taken out of context & misrepresented
Ministry of Finance, Government of India Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India PMO India Doordarshan National (DD1) International Labour Organization
27/03/2024
IHD & International Labour Organization hosted Launch of the "India Employment Report 2024: Youth Employment, Education and Skills" by Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser to GoI. Discussion, chaired by Deepak Nayyar shaped the conversation on the future of youth employment in India.
24/03/2024
Panel Discussion Alert at the Launch of "India Employment Report 2024”
It will be chaired by Prof. Deepak Nayyar, Professor Emeritus, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Chairman, IHD and Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi.
Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Government of India; Dr. Rana Hasan, Regional Lead Economist, South Asia, Asian Development Bank; Ms. Sunita Sanghi, Former Principal Adviser, Ministry of Skill and Entrepreneurship, Government of India and Mr. A.K. Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard are the Panelists.
📅 26 March 2024
🕚 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Seminar Halls 1,2,3, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi.
Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of youth employment in India
Join us in person or virtually
Physical registration: https://bit.ly/492quY4
Virtual registration: https://bit.ly/492quY4
23/03/2024
🌟 Special Announcement 🌟
We are honoured to announce that the "India Employment Report 2024: Youth Employment, Education and Skills" will be officially launched by Dr. Anantha Nageshwaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India. 📘
✨Join us for this momentous occasion as we unveil key insights and forward-looking perspectives on the future of youth employment in India
🗓️ Date: 26 March 2024
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: Seminar Halls 1,2,3, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi
The event will commence with welcome and opening addresses by Professor Alakh N. Sharma, Director at the Institute for Human Development, New Delhi, and Mr. Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director at the ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India. This will be followed by highlights of the report presented by Professor Alakh N. Sharma, Professor Ravi Srivastava, Director at the Centre for Employment Studies, Institute for Human Development, New Delhi, and Dr. Sher Verick, Head of the Employment Strategies unit at the International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva, culminating in the launch of the report.
For those who cannot join us in person
🔗 Confirm your physical attendance here: https://bit.ly/3Vo8h4j
🔗 Register for virtual participation: https://bit.ly/492quY4](https://bit.ly/492quY4
22/03/2024
📢 Exciting Announcement from Institute for Human Development & International Labour Organization !
Join us for the National Launch of the "India Employment Report 2024: Youth Employment, Education and Skills". A pivotal study unveiling the future of youth employment in India.
🗓️ 26 March 2024 | ⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM | 📍 Seminar Halls 1,2,3, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi.
🔗 Confirm your physical presence here: https://bit.ly/3Vo8h4j
🔗 Register for virtual participation: https://bit.ly/492quY4
17/03/2024
Glimpses from today's insightful Professor Sonalde Desai, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland and Professor and Centre Director, NCAER-National Data Innovation Center on the Puzzling Trends in Indian Women's Labor Force Participation