Water as a substance has a unique characteristic. It is found naturally in all the states of matter- solid, liquid, or gas. It is estimated that water covers almost three-fourths of the earth’s surface. However, less than one percent is considered to be fresh water and usable for consumption. This is found in lakes, ponds,… Continue reading From Scarcity To Sustainability – The Evolution Of Water Policies In India
India, once a predominantly agrarian economy, now faces the paradox of being a global food producer while millions remain undernourished. Despite being the second-largest producer of food in the world, India is home to one of the highest numbers of undernourished people, with approximately 194.6 million people facing hunger, according to the State of Food… Continue reading Exploring The Challenges And Opportunities In India’s Agriculture Policy For Food Security
“India’s sense of sincerity and responsibility propels the world’s attention and collaboration towards us,” stated the Honourable Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, during NDTV’s enlightening talk on “Decoding G20.” The insights from S. Jaishankar’s discourse shed light on the goals and objectives of the Narendra Modi-led government concerning India’s role within the G-20, especially… Continue reading Decoding G-20: Key Insights and Analysis
Overview – Public Policy And Information Technology Public policy is a set of rules and plans that governments create to make things better for everyone. This is an iterative process, with multiple players involved, leading to a policy determined by various interests and options. Governments look at who is affected by the rules and may… Continue reading The Crucial Role of Information Technology In Shaping Public Policies In India
What Climate Change Challenges Is India Facing? Climate change is causing more frequent and severe impacts on India’s environment, economy, and society. The country faces challenges like heat waves, floods, and declining groundwater levels. Heatwaves, in particular, have had costly effects on people’s well-being and the economy. Floods have also resulted in significant damage, affecting… Continue reading Can Public Policies Help In Combating Climate Change
Abstract How do economic growth, enhanced inclusion and participation in national-level politics, and majority support for ethnic rebel outfits impact the human cost of insurgencies in India’s Northeast region (NER)? Exploiting panel data of the ‘Seven Sister’ states from 2000-2019, I employ Poisson fixed-effects regression models to analyse these relationships. To address endogeneity concerns, I… Continue reading Exploring Determinants of Insurgency-Related Casualties in Northeast India, 2000-2019
According to official statistics, there are 31,846 railway level crossings (road and rail at the same levels) on the Indian Railways network, of which 18,316 are manned and 13,530 are unmanned. The average comes out to be 49 level crossings per 100 kilometres in Indian Railways. These crossings cause traffic congestion, leading to delays and other related issues. Assuming that on any busy… Continue reading Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Traffic Congestion at Manned Railway Crossings in India
The National Health Policy is a government initiative to improve the healthcare system in India. It focuses on various aspects of healthcare, such as preventing diseases, promoting good health through different actions, investing in health, strengthening healthcare staff, using advanced technology, and more. Introduced in 2017, the National Health Policy replaces the old policy from… Continue reading Challenges In The National Health Policy And The Contribution Of ISPP Scholars In Creating Effective Solutions
The Indian Constitution provides the framework for public policies, which the government implements at different levels – central, state, and local. Making policies in India involves many people, like civil society groups, experts, and the public. Recently, a focus has been on making policies based on evidence, using data to solve complex problems. According to… Continue reading Are You Interested In Learning The Science Of Policymaking? This Could Be Your Sign!
This policy brief discusses the needs, challenges and possible solutions to an effective Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) creation in India. The process of implementing ABHA across all states poses several challenges including engaging private players and state governments, managing interoperability issues and addressing technological issues. Raising awareness among citizens of the benefits to easy… Continue reading Challenges in Creating a Unified Health Record System in India: A Focus on ”ABHA”
