Odisha’s Industrial Surge: Boosting Employment and Curbing Distress Migration
In an era where economic growth must be inclusive, sustainable, and regionally balanced, Odisha is scripting a compelling turnaround story. Once synonymous with out-migration and resource dependency, the state is now rapidly emerging as a national industrial hotspot—where investments translate not only into numbers but into meaningful employment and social transformation. From Mines to Manufacturing: […]
Reshaping Gender Dynamics: The Role of Apparel Manufacturing in Empowering Women in Vietnam
Introduction: From Production Lines to Progress Vietnam’s apparel manufacturing industry, a cornerstone of its export economy, employs over 2.5 million workers—more than 70% of whom are women. While the sector is often celebrated for its contribution to economic growth and foreign direct investment, its deeper societal impact is equally compelling: reshaping gender dynamics across rural […]