Background One Nation One Election refers to conducting simultaneous elections across the country for the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assembly and the local bodies. This however does imply that the election shall be held on the same day, it means that the election shall be held for all the three levels in different phases within… Continue reading One Nation One Election: Feasibility of conducting ONOE in India | Policy Brief
In the 1960s India was reeling under immense food scarcity. Frequent famines and low agricultural productivity created a terrible situation in feeding our growing population. Under the PL480 programme of the US, India imported food grain to meet the deficiency in food production. But a lot of things changed in the next decade. The Green… Continue reading Water Crisis in Dryland regions
What are sustainable labour reforms and how can they be achieved? Introduction “The progress of any society depends on the progress of the working class. Labour is not a commodity, it is the vital force in the production process.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Labour reforms can be thought of as essential tune-ups for a nation’s… Continue reading Sustainable Labour Reforms Explained & Ways to Achieve
Importance of behavioural economics to enhance public policy Behavioural economics is an interdisciplinary field that blends psychology and economics to better understand how people make decisions in the real world. Unlike traditional economic models that assume people always make rational decisions, behavioural economics offers a deeper understanding of human behaviour, acknowledging that people often act… Continue reading How Behavioural Economics Can Improve Public Policy Outcomes | Real-World Applications & Insights
In December 2020, the world celebrated a groundbreaking achievement: The approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine in record time. This moment was made possible by the unwavering efforts of regulatory experts who struck a balance between safety and urgency, saving millions of lives. That’s the essence of regulatory affairs, a field that discreetly shapes the safety and morality… Continue reading Regulatory Affairs: Navigating Compliance, Safety, and Ethics in Changing World
Begging, once rooted in religious charity, has morphed into a complex socio-economic issue in India. While the outstretched hand on a bustling street may seem like a plea for survival, it often conceals a web of exploitation, organized cartels, and systemic neglect. From infants drugged for sympathy to children pulled out of school and thrust… Continue reading Begging in India: A Cry for Help or a Well-Oiled Racket?
The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the ‘One Nation One Subscription’, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. India spends a whopping ₹1,500 crore annually on reading research from journals (The Hindu, 2024). Currently, the higher educational institutes(HEIs) can… Continue reading Streamlining Access: India’s One Nation, One Subscription Initiative
What do you think is common among Cristiano Ronaldo, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Marie Curie, and Pandavas? Before answering this, let me tell you about the fateful day on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where Pandavas emerged as the winners of the first war of Kalyuga. However, a few weeks before this day, such a victory… Continue reading Mentors: The Life Changing Personnels
It has been more than a year since the Gaza-Palestine war broke out, and there is no end in sight. While the world partakes in festive cheer with their families, many in Palestine and Israel are grieving the loss from a conflict that has spanned decades. Palestinians are living under circumstances with a lack of… Continue reading The Israel-Palestine War and India’s Foreign Policy
It took India a decade to recognise that education is one of the key sectors directly connected to the country’s economic growth. In contrast, developed nations prioritised education early on, understanding its crucial role in shaping progress. While India focused on advancements in various sectors, education lagged behind. Education is a fundamental catalyst for development… Continue reading The Impact of Education Policy on India’s Economic Growth
