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India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” is a central pillar of its foreign policy, aimed at strengthening ties and advancing peace, connectivity, and prosperity in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. The NFP accords primacy to nations in periphery with focus on encouraging trade, connectivity and people-to-people contact. Table of Content Introduction Salient features of India’s… Continue reading Neighborhood First Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Universal Health Care (UHC), envisioned by the Bhore Committee (1946), remains distant for India even after eight decades. While PMJAY and SHIPs have expanded formal coverage to over 80% of the population, they raise questions about sustainability, equity, and the future of India’s public health system. Table of Content Status of Health Insurance Coverage in… Continue reading Health Insurance – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The women’s representation in India’s judiciary shows significant underrepresentation at higher levels, with better but still insufficient numbers in the lower judiciary. The “glass ceiling” remains strong for women judges, especially in promotions to higher courts. Minority and marginalized women face even greater barriers to advancement. Table of Content What is the Status of Representation… Continue reading Women Representation in Judiciary – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s journey towards food security reached a significant milestone with the enactment of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, transforming the “right to food” into a legal entitlement and marking a shift from a welfare to a rights-based approach. Table of Content Introduction Important Provisions Significance of the Act Challenges/Limitations of the Act Way… Continue reading National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The buffer stock is a core component of India’s food management policy, acting as an economic safety net for both farmers and consumers. It represents the strategic reserve of food grains held by the government to manage shortages, stabilize market prices, and ensure adequate food supply, particularly for vulnerable populations. Table of Content  Introduction Buffer… Continue reading Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Contract farming is a significant and evolving topic in Indian agriculture, representing a formal, forward-looking link between farmers and commercial buyers. It aims to reduce market risk for farmers and ensure a consistent supply chain for companies.  Table of Content  Introduction How does Contract Farming work? Objectives of Contract Farming Advantages of Contract Farming Challenges/Limitations… Continue reading Contract Farming – Significance & Challenges – Way Forward

Irrigation is a key agricultural practice that entails the regulated and intentional application of water to plants or crops. It involves adding water to the soil in order to promote plant development and raise agricultural yield. Since ancient times, the method has been utilized to boost crop production and lessen the effects of dry spells… Continue reading Irrigation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

In agriculture, the fundamental input is the seed, which is more than just a mere grain. Unlike grains, seeds encompass living embryos nestled within supporting or food storage tissues. Seeds prioritize the biological essence, emphasizing the living organism within, whereas grains emphasize the economic yield of the supporting tissue. Table of Content Introduction Types of… Continue reading Seeds – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) is a critical fertiliser containing Phosphorus which is required by the crops during early stages of root & shoot development. Farmers usually apply at the time of sowing, along with the seeds. China has been the top supplier of DAP to India, however, it has recently put restrictions on its exports, thus… Continue reading Fertiliser Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise