Centre for Gender and Macroeconomy

Centre for Gender and Macroeconomy

The Centre’s vision is to promote the full, equal, effective, and meaningful participation of women in the economy, including as decisionmakers in India.

Closing gender gaps is macro-critical: It benefits everyone. Reducing gender gaps raises economic growth, reduces income and wealth inequality, and fosters greater financial stability.

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Publications

Op-Eds
19 April 2026

More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study shows

Ratna Sahay, Aakash Dev

The ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women’s Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studies indicate that when women…

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Op-Eds
25 March 2026

What happens when ‘women’s work’ becomes a profession? It’s still men who rise

Nijara Deka, Sameeha Jameel

Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership…

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External Pub
24 March 2026

Bridging the Gap: Addressing gender imbalance and skill shortages in the workforce

Bornali Bhandari, Isha Dayal

The renewable energy sector is witnessing rapid growth and expanding employment opportunities. However, questions remain about the development of the workforce to…

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Op-Eds
24 February 2026

From care infrastructure to women’s work: What the Budget signals

Aakash Dev

The result is a persistent gap in labour force participation. Despite recent improvements, women’s participation remains well below its potential, especially in…

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Team

<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Ratna Sahay</span>
Ratna Sahay

Professor
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Bornali Bhandari</span>
Bornali Bhandari

Professor
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Aakash Dev</span>
Aakash Dev

Fellow
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Mahima Vasishth</span>
Mahima Vasishth

Non-Resident Associate Fellow
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Navya Srivastava</span>
Navya Srivastava

Research Associate
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Mehak Jain</span>
Mehak Jain

Research Associate
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Viha Dwivedi</span>
Viha Dwivedi

Research Associate
<span style="position: absolute; rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px;">Muskan Kumari</span>
Muskan Kumari

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