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Fashion Value Chain
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
JKLU Ranked No.1 in Rajasthan, Among Top 10 in India for SDG 8 in THE Impact Rankings 2025
Jaipur's JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has been ranked No. 1 in Rajasthan and among Top 10 in India for SDG 8 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 released on Wednesday. JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) was ranked for SDG 5 and SDG 8 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 In addition to SDG 8, JKLU was ranked No. 2 among universities in Rajasthan for SDG 5. The Impact Rankings by the UK-based Times Higher Education are global rankings that assess universities contribution to all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and the stewardship of their own resources. For SDG 8, which is about promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, THE assessed and ranked 1,350 universities from 109 countries/territories for their impactful contributions to the SDG. For SDG 5 which is about gender equality, THE assessed and ranked 1,559 universities from 119 countries/territories. With a global rank of 601-800, JKLU, which was established in 2011 as a philanthropic initiative of the JK Group, ranked in the same band as Anna University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and University of Hyderabad for SDG 8. Significantly, JKLU was ranked higher than some of the older institutions in India such as Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Christ University, GITAM University, Pondicherry University, Mangalore University and S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) for SDG 8. For SDG 5, JKLU was ranked 1001-1500 in the world and second among universities in Rajasthan. Reflecting on the role of higher education in delivering the SDGs, Prem Singh, President, Group HR, JK Organisation & Member, Board of Management, JK Lakshmipat University, said, 'JK Lakshmipat University was built on the belief that knowledge gains meaning when it uplifts humanity. Our inclusion in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 reflects our growing role in the global movement for universities to serve not just as centres of learning, but as agents of sustainable progress.' 'We remain deeply committed to fostering a learning environment where academic excellence is inseparable from social consciousness-where we nurture responsible citizens, generate knowledge that serves society, and help shape a future that is more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable,' he said. More than 2,500 universities from 130 countries/territories took part in the assessment for the seventh edition of the THE Impact Rankings in 2025, with India having the highest number of participating universities globally – 147. JKLU's rankings for SDG 5 and SDG 8 in THE Impact Rankings 2025 marks the entry of the university into the global rankings. Sharing her views on the importance of making SDGs a vital part in the curricula and operation of universities, Professor Alka Mahajan, Pro Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, 'The Sustainable Development Goals are not just global priorities – they are educational imperatives. For universities, embedding the SDGs into curriculum, research, and institutional practice is vital to staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. At JKLU, we see the SDGs as a guiding framework to equip students not just with knowledge, but with the mindset to lead change, address inequality, and contribute meaningfully to society.' Situated in Jaipur, JKLU is renowned for academic innovation and institutional excellence in the areas of engineering, design and management. It is one of India's most forward-looking private universities-focused on experiential learning, ethical leadership, and purposeful education.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Cleaner fuel push in rural India needs more energy
Women's access to clean energy and gender equality are intrinsically related, as transition to clean energy provides greater opportunities for women to improve their economic and physical well-being. The gender-energy nexus is central to the framework of the global sustainable development goals, notably those linked to poverty (SDG 1), health and well-being (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), climate change (SGD 13), and most importantly, affordable and clean energy (SDG 7)—for the promotion of gender equality. Yet, 2.4 billion people globally lack access to clean energy for cooking and rely on wood, charcoal, coal, animal waste, etc, as highlighted by a 2023 UN Women report titled 'Gender equality in the sustainable energy transition.' Women bear a substantial burden of this energy poverty, which is inextricably linked to other time and labour-consuming activities, as well as their safety. Indoor air pollution (IAP), a major contributor to environmental pollution, disproportionately affects women and children due to their greater exposure to such environments. The World Health Organization reported 3.2 million deaths per year due to IAP in 2020. In India, the number stands at 5,00,000 deaths per year, with women and children making up a significant proportion of the number both globally and in India. Further, women spend a considerable amount of their time on unpaid and care work, including time spent in forest and firewood collection across different geographical regions, which limits their employment opportunities. The Time Use Survey, 2024 released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI),reported the amount of time spent in unpaid domestic activities by women has reduced from 315 minutes in per day 2019 to 305 minutes in 2024. A total of 140 minutes per day was spent on caregiving activities in 2024. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has the potential to be a significant game changer in reducing women's time spent on unpaid and care work, and in ameliorating health inequities.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
TORs reforms: DGTO initiates consultative sessions
ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal move to embed inclusivity, gender equality, and grassroots representation into Pakistan's trade governance system, the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO), operating under the Ministry of Commerce, has initiated a national series of awareness and consultative sessions aimed at reforming the Trade Organizations Rules (TORs), 2013. These sessions are being conducted in close collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the apex institution representing the country's licensed trade bodies. The reform initiative represents a strategic turning point in the government's approach to economic policymaking and regulatory engagement. By prioritising inclusivity, particularly the empowerment of women entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized business voices, and regionally marginalised trade groups this process seeks to establish a modern, responsive, and participatory regulatory framework for trade organisations. Formation of multiple chambers in Karachi: KCCI irked by 'cold' response from Senate body At its core, the initiative aligns with Pakistan's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The consultative sessions will be conducted across Pakistan's major regions as follows: (i) Karachi – June 16, 2025 (FPCCI Head Office): Hosting trade organisations from the Sindh and Balochistan provinces ;(ii) Lahore – June 18, 2025 (FPCCI Regional Office): Engaging all trade bodies from Punjab; and (iii) Islamabad – June 19, 2025 (FPCCI Capital Office): Gathering organisations from Islamabad Capital Territory and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In line with the goals of universal accessibility and participatory dialogue, the DGTO will employ digital platforms for ensuring input from stakeholders who are unable to attend in person. This hybrid model ensures that no voice is left unheard, particularly from remote, resource-constrained, or underrepresented areas. These sessions are not simply routine procedural activities. Rather, they represent a deliberate effort by the state to build trust with the business community, update regulatory instruments, and bring trade governance into harmony with contemporary economic realities, international best practices, and local stakeholder needs. Importantly, the revised TOR will also account for the institutional structures outlined in the Companies Act, 2017, under which trade organizations are registered as Section 42 companies, thereby ensuring legal consistency and corporate accountability. The ongoing reform of the TOR 2013 is envisioned not merely as a legal update, but as a transformative framework for ensuring that all voices in the business landscape—especially women, small traders, and underserved regions—have a seat at the table. By integrating inclusive governance principles into the revised rules, the government seeks to build a regulatory culture that is accountable, accessible, and equitable. Through these sessions, DGTO is collecting stakeholder input to: (i) Promote SDG-aligned regulatory practices that increase visibility and support for SMEs, informal traders, and women-led enterprises for enabling them to influence the regulatory and business environment more meaningfully ; and (ii) embed digital transformation through online licensing, elections monitoring, real-time compliance systems to ensure transparent and streamlined processes. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Economic Times
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Niti to map gender equality progress across districts
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India plans to undertake a district wise assessment of the progress on the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) pertaining to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. Niti Aayog along with the ministry of women and child development, has undertaken a detailed analysis of each indicator and sub-indicator under SDG Goal 5, a senior government official told assessment report was initiated after the United Nations in its SDG Report 2024 pointed out major challenges that remain in India in achieving the goal of gender equality by World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released on Thursday showed India slipped two places to 131 out of 148 countries with a gender parity score of 64.1. The idea is to see India's district-wise progress across indicators, pinpoint areas for improvement and outline interventions wherever needed to improve India's global ranking, the official said. "This will also help fast-track measures needed to achieve the goal of gender equality in the country by 2030," the official summary report on preliminary findings will be out soon and will be followed by a detailed analysis to help the government tweak policies and measures related to gender ranked 109th out of 166 countries in the Sustainable Development Report 2024 with the United Nations pointing out major challenges that remain in India in achieving the goal of gender equality by 2030."The score is moderately improving, insufficient to attain the goal," it on the SDG India Index, the country's score in 2023-24 remained unchanged at 48 compared to 2020-21 under Goal 5, suggesting slow or moderate progress. As per the Aayog's report, 13 states and one union territory have scored below the national average on SDG 5. These include Odisha, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Manipur, West Bengal, Tripura, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh and six indicators under SDG 5 include ending all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere, eliminating all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation and eliminating all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriages and female genital it also includes recognizing and valuing unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, ensuring women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Niti to map gender equality progress across districts
India plans to undertake a district wise assessment of the progress on the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) pertaining to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. Niti Aayog along with the ministry of women and child development, has undertaken a detailed analysis of each indicator and sub-indicator under SDG Goal 5, a senior government official told ET. The assessment report was initiated after the United Nations in its SDG Report 2024 pointed out major challenges that remain in India in achieving the goal of gender equality by 2030. The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released on Thursday showed India slipped two places to 131 out of 148 countries with a gender parity score of 64.1. The idea is to see India's district-wise progress across indicators, pinpoint areas for improvement and outline interventions wherever needed to improve India's global ranking, the official said. "This will also help fast-track measures needed to achieve the goal of gender equality in the country by 2030," the official added. The summary report on preliminary findings will be out soon and will be followed by a detailed analysis to help the government tweak policies and measures related to gender equality. Live Events India ranked 109th out of 166 countries in the Sustainable Development Report 2024 with the United Nations pointing out major challenges that remain in India in achieving the goal of gender equality by 2030. "The score is moderately improving, insufficient to attain the goal," it said. Even on the SDG India Index, the country's score in 2023-24 remained unchanged at 48 compared to 2020-21 under Goal 5, suggesting slow or moderate progress. As per the Aayog's report, 13 states and one union territory have scored below the national average on SDG 5. These include Odisha, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Manipur, West Bengal, Tripura, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh and Telangana. The six indicators under SDG 5 include ending all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere, eliminating all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation and eliminating all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation. Besides, it also includes recognizing and valuing unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, ensuring women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
