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Dear Reader,
For decades, migrant labour from other parts of India, mainly Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, have played a critical role in Punjab's agriculture. However, a recent and controversial resolution passed by a local body in the village of Mundho Sangtian in the Mohali district on July 24 barred migrant workers from renting homes or registering Aadhaar and voter cards in their place of work.
Similar resolutions in nearby villages exacerbated the issue. This has led to a mass exodus of migrants back to their native villages and towns even though the resolution was later revoked as illegal, and the Punjab and Haryana High Court intervened to protect the migrants’ rights. However, as The Migration Story reports, the after-effect lingers and the future of the migrants in these villages remains uncertain.
Unlike other forms of content, the gaming industry in India lacks regulations including an age-rating framework. This is imperative because a significant number of gamers in India are under 18 and at risk of being exposed to offensive content in the absence of rules. As Indian proprietary games on platforms like Google are defined as "high maturity' apps even when age-appropriate, industry body All India Game Developers' Forum (AIGDF) argues that the absence of age rating limits their adoption and dissemination. The MediaNama analyses the issue.
The diversity of judges in Indian courts has been of concern, particularly when it comes to the representation of women judges. As of August 2024, women constitute only 14% of India's High Court judges, reflecting a paltry 3% increase over three years.
While the High Court of Punjab and Haryana leads in absolute numbers with 14 women judges, gender representation remains uneven across the judiciary. Currently, only 106 out of 754 judges in High Courts are women. The Supreme Court Observer explains how persistent vacancies and a limited pool of eligible candidates continue to hinder progress in gender diversity on the bench.
The striving to revive the traditions and culture of India's indigenous tribes is an incessant work in progress. This is writ large in a small village in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district, which is witnessing a remarkable revival of the near-extinct Dhumkudia, a traditional institution central to the Oraon tribe and a hub for preserving traditions and nurturing young minds. Main Bhi Bharat reports on how a dedicated group of villagers are reviving the tradition by infusing it with contemporary and modern education through an experimental school.
For more such stories from the grantees this week, please read on.
Warmly,
Sunil Rajshekhar
IPSMF
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