Road to Viksit Bharat: From Achieving Universal Health Coverage to Attaining Universal Health Assurance
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India holds the position of being the world’s seventh-largest economy in terms of GDP and the third-largest when measured by PPP. The short-term growth outlook remains promising. The International Monetary Fund has hailed the Indian economy as a “bright spot” on the global stage. In a significant achievement, India topped the World Bank’s growth outlook… Continue reading Analysing The Impact Of India’s Fiscal Policy On Economic Growth
Philosophy exists at the root of all human pursuits. In the beginning, everything fell under the broad umbrella of philosophical inquiry. There was no rigid separation between the spiritual and material realms. Rather, the focus was on holistic human development and gaining complete understanding. Over time, as knowledge advanced, more specialized domains emerged from philosophy. … Continue reading World Philosophy Day: What can future public policy practitioners learn?
The last decade has witnessed remarkable advancements in healthcare, promising a transformative future for India’s diverse healthcare landscape. From the rather challenging healthcare situation in the mid-20th century, there has been a notable improvement since the 1980s. India has evolved from having very few specialisations to a plethora of them, instilling confidence that it can… Continue reading Future Of Health Policy In India: Trends And Predictions
As the global economy began to grow and international trade gained momentum, it led to increased prosperity and potential for citizens worldwide. In this context, it would have been imprudent for India to remain passive. Thus, we also embarked on the path of economic liberalisation. Despite unsuccessful attempts in 1966 and 1980, the process of… Continue reading The Role Of Liberalisation In India’s Economic Growth
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
