Synopsis: There is a need to ensure a right balance between the government’s role in appointing or removing the police chief and the need to safeguard the Police’s operational autonomy. Contents1 Background2 History of recommendations for police reforms3 What reforms are needed?4 What needs to be done? Background Recently, the State government removed Param Bir… Continue reading Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
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Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Synopsis: The migrant workers contribute significantly to the economy, however, they are also more vulnerable to the Covid crisis. Hence, the government needs to prioritize Vaccination for the migrant population. Contents1 Background2 Why Migrant population needs to be added in the priority list for vaccination?3 Welfare measures for the migrant population4 Issues in welfare measure… Continue reading Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
Synopsis: Some religious groups in Tamil Nadu are demanding delinking of state from religious affairs. However, minimal state intervention to promote justice and equality is permitted by the constitution. Contents1 Background:2 Arguments by protestors in favour of delinking:3 Arguments against Delinking:4 Way Forward: Background: Amidst the electoral process, some Religious groups are demanding delinking of… Continue reading Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
Data Revolution and New Global Order
Synopsis: The Digital Data Revolution will shape the new global order. It would give Asia a strategic advantage in the world. India must also prepare itself to play a key role in the hyper-connected world. Background: There has been a shift of global power from the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific in recent times. This shift… Continue reading Data Revolution and New Global Order
The long battle against the extremists
Synopsis: The long battle against Maoists is not providing the optimum results. Unusual wars are not fought just on the ground; They also require proper soft strategy. Contents1 Introduction 2 Reasons for prolonged extremist attacks since Independence:3 The present situation of extremism:4 Conclusion Introduction 22 jawans martyred on the April 3 encounter between security forces and… Continue reading The long battle against the extremists
Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
Synopsis: Even though Pregnant women and children cannot get the Covid-19 vaccination, they continue to remain in prisons. The court has to provide interim bail to women, children and other vulnerable sections in prison. Introduction: Long pending prison reforms, overcrowded prisons made the situation of prisoners in India very cruel. The state of women’s prisons… Continue reading Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Synopsis- Pandemic provided a vital opportunity to initiate sustainable reforms in the Educational System in India. But bureaucrats and administrators failed to take advantage of it. Introduction- The pandemic offered an opportunity for bureaucrats and administrators to re-examine the education system, but nothing has changed. As a result of the second wave of the COVID-19… Continue reading A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Synopsis: India needs to develop a practical plan, as it is facing many roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination for all. Background Initially, India decided to prioritize vaccination for the most vulnerable citizens (nearly 300 million). The main reason for that were the limitations of India’s manufacturing capacity to provide vaccination to its whole population. Thus,… Continue reading Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Synopsis: India needs to follow a sector-wise Short term targeted approach with a focus on achieving short-term targets. Rather than admitting the long-term goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions Target by 2050. Contents1 Background2 Should India adopt net-zero target by 2050?3 How India Could Contribute?4 What changes the power sector requires?5 How to bring about… Continue reading Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
Synopsis –The Ken-Betwa link project raised serious concerns about the project’s benefits and the massive environmental impact it would have. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is KEN-Betwa Project?3 Advantage of Interlining of Ken-Betwa Rivers-4 Concern related to the project5 Way forward- Introduction- On World Water Day (March 22nd), MP and UP signed a tripartite agreement with the… Continue reading Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
