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Road to Viksit Bharat: From Achieving Universal Health Coverage to Attaining Universal Health Assurance

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Strategic Competition in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: India and its Potential Capabilities

The realist assumption of the world being an anarchical place and nation-states driven by self-interests is a predominant theoretical worldview in international politics and diplomacy. Historically, nation-states have always tried to augment their military and economic capabilities to achieve a balance of power with rival nation-states. Right from the invention of gunpowder to the development… Continue reading Strategic Competition in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: India and its Potential Capabilities

The Student Credit Card Scheme

In the last two decades, West Bengal has undergone several transitions regarding economic reform. As a result, the demand for public funds in priority sectors such as health, infrastructure, and defence has increased unexpectedly. Further, the rate of return on investment in primary and secondary education is much higher than in higher education investment. Meanwhile,… Continue reading The Student Credit Card Scheme

Relevance of Ethics for Governance, Policy Making and its Limitations

After graduating from law school, I worked with an advocate in the Delhi High Court on civil and criminal matters. Questions of my own morals and ethics first struck in a professional setting when we received a new allegation of money laundering against our client. I was tasked with conducting all the due diligence, analysing… Continue reading Relevance of Ethics for Governance, Policy Making and its Limitations

Revdi Culture for Vote bank: A Fact-check on Economy

On 16th July 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the crowd during the inauguration of the newly built Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, said that “Revdi Culture” (freebies) for votes should be done away with. He emphasized that freebies do no good for the development of the country. Debate on Revdi Culture ‘Revdi’ is… Continue reading Revdi Culture for Vote bank: A Fact-check on Economy

Digitalisation of Diplomacy

With the advancement of technology and the ultimate rise of the internet, a new digital age has dominated the 21st century, leaving no field untouched by its presence. The world has undergone a rapid process of digitalization which has accelerated real-time communication and dissemination of information among people, ensuring that everything is just a click… Continue reading Digitalisation of Diplomacy

The Issues With the Rehabilitation Policy of Kashmiri Migrants

With the onset of militancy in Kashmir during 1989-1990, many Kashmiris had to migrate from the valley to Jammu and areas. According to the data from the Department of Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, 44,167 registered migrant families live in Jammu. Amongst them, 39,868 are Kashmiri Pandit families, 2,574 are Kashmiri Muslim… Continue reading The Issues With the Rehabilitation Policy of Kashmiri Migrants

What is Public Policy? What Makes It Important Now More Than Ever?

5 Books that you should read as a student of Public Policy

Introduction To Public Policy In India Public policy refers to the decisions and actions taken by the government that directly or indirectly impact the public. In India, public policy is heavily influenced by international law, democratic principles, and social justice. Policies are designed to address societal issues, providing solutions to improve current and future conditions,… Continue reading 5 Books that you should read as a student of Public Policy

How To Bring The “Public” Back Into “Public Policy”

What Is Public Policy? We often use terms such as “public interest”, “public sector”, “public opinion” etc. However, first, it is important to understand the very concept of ‘public’ for a discussion in public policy. The public sector comprises human activity, which requires governmental intervention or joint action. The term “policy” as explained by David… Continue reading How To Bring The “Public” Back Into “Public Policy”