The inaugural episode features Dr. Sanjaya Baru who will discuss his book India’s Power Elite. A key point of debate in political economy has been the role that elite play in shaping a country’s economic and political trajectory. Baru in his book maps their impact on India and offers important insights into what future policy… Continue reading Episode 1: India’s Power Elite
Adolescent girls in India have suffered from the highest school dropout rates, early marriages and pregnancy-related issues, along with inadequate nutrition levels. Nearly 30% of adolescent girls in India suffer from malnutrition, while about 54.2% suffer from anaemia. This is a significant increase from the NFHS-4 survey conducted between 2015-2016, which reported a prevalence of… Continue reading Improving Health and Nutrition standards among adolescent girls
Both a Master’s in Public Policy and a Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy have a similar focus on studying policy-making and implementation in the public sector. However, the curriculum and structure of each programme may differ depending on the institution that offers it. Those interested in applying for Public Policy programmes in India must… Continue reading Master In Public Policy VS Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy, Design, and Management
India has a population of over 1.3 billion people, and providing healthcare to such a massive population is a daunting task. The country’s public healthcare system has been struggling to meet the growing demands and needs of the population due to various challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, shortage of healthcare professionals, and limited access… Continue reading The Urgency For Public Health Reforms In India
The growth of any region in India is closely linked to the growth of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). The share of MSME gross value added (GVA) in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) was 26.83% in 2020–21. The share of exports of specified MSME-related products in all of India’s exports was 49.35% in 2020–21.… Continue reading Examining the relationship between quality of life and the expansion of microenterprises into small enterprises
The Indian Constitution lays down the framework for public policy, which the government implements at various levels – central, state, and local. The policy-making process in India involves extensive participation of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, experts, and the public at large. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on evidence-based policy-making, focusing… Continue reading Exploring The Potential For Change Through India’s Public Policy
Recently, the European Union passed a law in favour of a single standard charger mandate for all smartphones, cameras and tablets by 2024. Laptop manufacturers can follow suit by 2026. This decision will go a long way in reducing e-waste amounting to 11,000 tonnes annually for the European Union. The law is based on the… Continue reading Redesigning towards a circular economy
Abstract This policy analysis reviews the widening gap between India’s global stance on climate change and the recent changes it has brought in its domestic laws and regulations. It briefly analyses the three major changes the government of India has brought out, the amendments in the Wildlife Protection Act, the new Forest Conservation Rules, and… Continue reading Weakening of the Environmental Protection Laws & the Rise of MOEFCC as a Facilitator
Women skilled in technology operations can be selected from Self-Helf Groups (SHGs) or other informal community institutions. These women can be trained and incentivized to contribute towards temporarily staffing the AWCs and POs during the NIOS admission cycles. A similar model of SHG involvement was successful in states like Jharkhand in generating awareness around COVID-19… Continue reading Open Schooling: An alternate education pathway for out-of-school children
The concept of a regulatory state is still evolving. Scholars across the globe have multiple perspectives on it. Jordana and Faur (2005) have suggested three possible definitions of a regulatory state. First is the minimalist notion, which signifies that it is nothing but a subject of discussion for intellectuals to present their diverse perspectives about… Continue reading How much regulation is too much regulation to tag India as a regulatory state?
