Synopsis: Cities are drivers of economic growth. As India urbanizes, it must ensure that its cities offer a decent quality of life and facilitate job creation. Introduction According to UN projections, from a population of 377 million in 2011, Indian cities are projected to house 870 million people by 2050. However, cities face several challenges… Continue reading Why India needs an urbanization policy?
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Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
Synopsis: China’s Evergrande issue has highlighted the importance of its real estate sector. India can take a few lessons out of this crisis. Background Evergrande, the world’s most indebted real estate company in China, may collapse in the near future. It has worried the financial and economic world. Read more – China’s ‘Lehman moment’ However, the big issue… Continue reading Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
Crackdown in China, hope in India
Synopsis: China’s sweeping overhaul of its tech sector could benefit India in the near future. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the China motive behind that?3 How these Chinese restrictions will benefit India?4 What should India do? Introduction Last year China stopped Ant Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is Alibaba’s fintech arm. Recently, there is another… Continue reading Crackdown in China, hope in India
Tarballs on India’s west coast: A tale of shifting responsibilities
Synopsis: Tarballs, how they are formed, their impact on environment and judicial & legal provisions dealing with such issues. Contents1 Introduction2 What are tarballs and how are they formed?3 What are the challenges being posed by tarballs?4 Why tarballs are being seen on the western coast of India?5 How have authorities responded to the problem?6… Continue reading Tarballs on India’s west coast: A tale of shifting responsibilities
RBI microfinance proposals that are anti-poor
Synopsis: Proposals of RBI’s consultative document will reduce the availability of cheap loans to the rural poor. Background In June 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published a “Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance”. The paper was to promote the financial inclusion of the poor and competition among lenders. However, if the recommendations of… Continue reading RBI microfinance proposals that are anti-poor
NIRF ranking does not give full picture of higher education in India
Synopsis: Recently released NIRF ranking showcased its limitation in comparison to other global rankings. Introduction Ministry of Education has released National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021. Various lacunas are visible in the structuring of this ranking, which makes the ranking impactless. Read more: Fund and Faculty count in higher education rankings What are the different… Continue reading NIRF ranking does not give full picture of higher education in India
The challenge of going back to school
Synopsis: Guidelines on re-opening schools focus more on health measures than on addressing learning difficulties. Introduction Covid pandemic has impacted severely the education of children. With the reopening of schools, governing students is more concerned with providing sanitation and safety measures. There is less focus on bridging the study gap. What are the issues surrounding… Continue reading The challenge of going back to school
On Digital Health ID, proceed with caution
Synopsis: Government must weigh all pros and cons, learn from experiences of other countries to ensure that a good policy does not die due to poor implementation. What are some potential benefits of ABDM? – Well-organized data repositories that enable easy access to records can stimulate much-needed research on medical devices and drugs. This storehouse… Continue reading On Digital Health ID, proceed with caution
Why India needs a refugee law?
Synopsis: India has always welcomed refugees during its history. However, it has still not codified any refugee law. Law is important to bring transparency and economic benefits. India’s efforts towards welfare of refugees Welcoming refugees lies at the core of India’s secular, spiritual and cultural values. India has hosted people fleeing war, conflict, and… Continue reading Why India needs a refugee law?
