In this episode, journalist Namita Bhandare, researcher Sharon Buteau, and author and economist Shrayana Bhattacharya, delve into the data on female labour force participation, revealing the truth about Indian women’s engagement in paid work.

Host:Saloni Meghani

Produced and edited by: Sneha Philip, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari

IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.

This podcast is a Maed in India production. 

In this episode, journalist Namita Bhandare, researcher Sharon Buteau, and author and economist Shrayana Bhattacharya, delve into the data on female labour force participation, revealing the truth about Indian women’s engagement in paid work.
Host: <a href="mailto:saloni@idronline.org">Saloni Meghani</a>
Produced and edited by: Sneha Philip, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit <a href="https://idronline.org/">www.idronline.org</a>, or follow IDR on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndiaDevelopmentReview/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-development-review">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/idr_online">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idr_online/">Instagram</a>.
This podcast is a <a href="https://twitter.com/maedinindia">Maed in India</a> production.

On the Contrary by IDR is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New episode out every Wednesday.

<a href="https://idronline.org/podcasts/on-the-contrary-podcast-social-impact/">On the Contrary by IDR</a> is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New episode out every Wednesday.

On the Contrary by IDR

<a href="https://idronline.org/podcasts/on-the-contrary-podcast-social-impact/">On the Contrary by IDR</a> is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New episode out every Wednesday.

Women in the workforce part II: What the data doesn't tell us

In this episode, Gayathri Vasudevan (Chief Impact Officer, Sambhav Foundation and Chairperson, LabourNet Services India), and feminist and queer activist Manak Matiyani discuss how gender norms and masculinities shape women's access to the workforce.

Host: Smarinita Shetty

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari

IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.

This podcast is a Maed in India production. 

In this episode, Gayathri Vasudevan (Chief Impact Officer, Sambhav Foundation and Chairperson, LabourNet Services India), and feminist and queer activist Manak Matiyani discuss how gender norms and masculinities shape women's access to the workforce.
Host: Smarinita Shetty
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit <a href="https://idronline.org/">www.idronline.org</a>, or follow IDR on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndiaDevelopmentReview/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-development-review">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/idr_online">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idr_online/">Instagram</a>.
This podcast is a <a href="https://twitter.com/maedinindia">Maed in India</a> production.

Women in the workforce part I: Where women work

In this special episode, we speak with climate activist Disha Ravi, environmental lawyer Mridula Vijairaghavan, and nonprofit leader Stalin Dayanand. Together, they unpack the dynamics of environmental protests—what works, what doesn't, and whether these movements hold the key to shaping climate action in policy rooms.

Host: Shreya Adhikari

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora,  Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier, and Halima Ansari

IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.

This podcast is a Maed in India production. 

In this special episode, we speak with climate activist Disha Ravi, environmental lawyer Mridula Vijairaghavan, and nonprofit leader Stalin Dayanand. Together, they unpack the dynamics of environmental protests—what works, what doesn't, and whether these movements hold the key to shaping climate action in policy rooms.
Host: Shreya Adhikari
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora,  Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit <a href="https://idronline.org/">www.idronline.org</a>, or follow IDR on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndiaDevelopmentReview/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-development-review">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/idr_online">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idr_online/">Instagram</a>.
This podcast is a <a href="https://twitter.com/maedinindia">Maed in India</a> production.

Do climate protests work?

Water conservation is the need of the hour, and it requires both community-led initiatives and increased corporate engagement. In this episode, Shraman Jha, CEO of Hindustan Unilever Foundation, and Padma Shri awardee Uma Shankar Pandey, a jal yoddha or water warrior from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, discuss how communities and businesses can step up their water conservation efforts.



Host: Saloni Meghani

Produced and edited by: Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty, Sneha Philip, and Shreya Adhikari

IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.

This podcast is a Maed in India production.

Water conservation is the need of the hour, and it requires both community-led initiatives and increased corporate engagement. In this episode, Shraman Jha, CEO of Hindustan Unilever Foundation, and Padma Shri awardee Uma Shankar Pandey, a jal yoddha or water warrior from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, discuss how communities and businesses can step up their water conservation efforts.
 
Host: Saloni Meghani
Produced and edited by: Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty, Sneha Philip, and Shreya Adhikari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit <a href="https://idronline.org/">www.idronline.org</a>, or follow IDR on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndiaDevelopmentReview/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-development-review">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/idr_online">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idr_online/">Instagram</a>.
This podcast is a <a href="https://twitter.com/maedinindia">Maed in India</a> production.

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