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Category: Policy Review

Challenges in Creating a Unified Health Record System in India: A Focus on ”ABHA”

This policy brief discusses the needs, challenges and possible solutions to an effective Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) creation in India. The process of implementing ABHA across all states poses several challenges including engaging private players and state governments, managing interoperability issues and addressing technological issues. Raising awareness among citizens of the benefits to easy… Continue reading Challenges in Creating a Unified Health Record System in India: A Focus on ”ABHA”

Central Bank Digital Currencies – An Idea whose Time has Come?

On February 01, 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Budget for FY 2021-22 in the Parliament. Budget announcements are always a highly anticipated event in India; this time the expectations were even higher for the government to provide a credible roadmap for recovery. However, ahead of the Budget, another bill rumored to be proposed… Continue reading Central Bank Digital Currencies – An Idea whose Time has Come?

In Conversation with Amir Ullah Khan

Dr. Amir Ullah Khan is a Development economist and Professor at the MCRHRDI of the Government of Telangana. He is a Visiting Professor at TISS, Indian School of Business and at NALSAR in Hyderabad. Amir is a business columnist for LiveMint. Dr Khan has been a civil servant, then Deputy Director and Senior Advisor at… Continue reading In Conversation with Amir Ullah Khan

Improving Health and Nutrition standards among adolescent girls

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

Examining the relationship between quality of life and the expansion of microenterprises into small enterprises

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

Redesigning towards a circular economy

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

Weakening of the Environmental Protection Laws & the Rise of MOEFCC as a Facilitator

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

Open Schooling: An alternate education pathway for out-of-school children

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

How much regulation is too much regulation to tag India as a regulatory state?

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?

Environmental Destruction during Armed Conflicts: Lessons from Sudan

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