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?
Public policy is a set of laws, regulations, directives, and budget allocations that governments or their representatives put in place to achieve public good goals. This process is an iterative one, with many players involved, leading to a policy determined by various interests and options. This also means that government policies are continually changing. As… Continue reading The Formulation And Development of Public Policies In India
Armed conflicts can have significant and enduring effects on the environment. Their adverse effects can be severe and widespread, ranging from eradicated forests and other habitats to polluted soil and water. The disruption of environmental management systems and the inability to access natural resources can also have detrimental effects on the health of people and… Continue reading Environmental Destruction during Armed Conflicts: Lessons from Sudan
Abstract The problem of underdeveloped investment markets has been a significant cause of concern in developing countries. In a country like India, where infrastructural projects often have long gestation periods and are subjected to high risks, they do not receive adequate investment. Asymmetric information and adverse selection emerging due to ambiguity in risk assessment lead… Continue reading The Problem of Underdeveloped Investment Markets in Developing Countries
The Supreme Court, in its landmark judgment in the NALSA vs Union of India case, interpreted ‘dignity’ under Article 21 of the Constitution to include diversity in self-expression which allowed a person to lead a dignified life. Within this larger debate of dignity and access to livelihood, the right to mobility becomes crucial as it… Continue reading Trans-mobility: Moving beyond gender binaries in mobility
Long ago, I came across one of the many sharp takes on India’s license permit raj history by the erudite economist and columnist Swaminathan Aiyar. He claimed that India got rid of the license raj in 1991, but the permit raj continues to haunt us. More than three decades since we did away with the… Continue reading The License-Permit Raj Strikes Again
“ Liberalism is the trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear. ~William E. Gladstone Preamble The economic and strategic interests of a country are often inextricably intertwined. In the modern world, no country can ignore its economic interest and growth since they also have a bearing… Continue reading The Foreign Economic Policy of A Rising India
