Principal Investigators: Prof. Sumit Kane, Prof. Anjali Radkar, Prof. Michael Calnan, Prof. Salla Atkins.

The study involves a sociological examination to reveal what might underpin and explain the rising incidents of violence against doctors in India. The study also tries to address what do the rising incidents of violent attacks on doctors in India imply for the social contract between the medical profession and society.

Principal Investigators: Prof. Sumit Kane, Prof. Anjali Radkar, Prof. Michael Calnan

Principal Investigators: Prof. Sumit Kane, Prof. Barbara McPake

The study seeks to explore the social impact as well as coping strategies adopted by individuals and households in the face of major illnesses in the urban context. We will examine how people draw on both household-level resources (financial, social, network, and moral) and also on care providers to cope with the major illnesses they encounter.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Sumit Kane

The aim of the study is to explore the challenges faced by urban ASHAs in Pune city.

The study will analyse the implications of problematic menstruation i.e., heavy, unpredictable, and painful bleeding on policewomen’s health and professional career. The study will adopt a mixed methods approach, where surveys and qualitative interviews will be conducted with the aim to generate insights that can inform policies and practices related to women’s health.