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In six decades, the percentage of women MLAs in the Kerala Assembly has never exceeded 10%

In six decades, the percentage of women MLAs in the Kerala Assembly has never exceeded 10% The state with some of the best human development indicators for women in India fails to ensure enough representation for them in its legislature. The state has more than 50% women s representation in local governance institutions. | Arun Sankar / AFP Kerala’s first Member of the Legislative Assembly was a woman. Rosamma Punnoose, 44 years-old when Kerala elected its first post-Independence Legislative Assembly in 1957, was elected from the Devikulam constituency in the Idukki district in southeast Kerala. The first MLA to take oath, she became the protem speaker and went on to administer the oath of office to other MLAs on April 10, 1957.

Research Radio Ep 16: Dalit Women as Political Agents: Notes from Kerala

Research Radio Ep 16: Dalit Women as Political Agents: Notes from Kerala In this episode, we speak to Rekha Raj about the Dalit women s role in liberation movements in Kerala. South Asia has witnessed vibrant movements against patriarchy and the caste system. However, these struggles have historically been fought separately, and at worse, in competing ways. Despite this, Dalit feminists have underscored the need to view caste and patriarchal systems as functioning in tandem. We will speak to Rekha Raj about Dalit women as political agents with a particular emphasis on Kerala. Dr Raj is a Dalit feminist writer and activist. She is with the School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies at M G University, Kerala. We will discuss her article Dalit Women as Political Agents.

Farmers experiencing climate change across the world, says P Sainath

‘It is crucial to understand their views while formulating policies’ Farmers have been experiencing changes in climate worldwide mainly due to rising temperature, unpredictable rainfall, and reduced agricultural production, and it is crucial to recognise and understand their views when formulating adaptation plans and policies, People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) Editor and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Palagummi Sainath has said. He was delivering the key-note address at a national-level webinar on – Climate change adaptation: traditional wisdom and cross-scale understanding – jointly organised by School of Gandhian Studies of GITAM Deemed to be University and United States India Education Forum (USIEF) here on Friday.

Rich tributes paid to Mahatma - The Hindu

Rich tributes paid to Mahatma Updated: Updated: His services to the nation recalled Share Article His services to the nation recalled Officials from Andhra University paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his death anniversary at his statue near the administrative building on the campus here on Saturday. Vice-Chancellor P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy recalled the freedom struggle waged by Gandhi. He said that Gandhi had devoted his life for the freedom struggle and well-being of every Indian. He said that Gandhi has taught the importance of truth (Satyam) and non-violence (Ahimsa) to the world. Rector K. Samatha, Registrar V. Krishna Mohan and principals of various colleges were present. The teaching and non-teaching staff of GITAM Deemed to be University observed a two-minute silence and paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi Statue on Saturday.

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