Synopsis: At this critical juncture in the history of humanity, we must now re-imagine education as a tool that can play a transformative role in mitigating climate change. Education can become an active agent in catalysing climate mitigation and adaptation in line with the global agreements. Introduction In the lead up to CoP-26, more countries… Continue reading Education is a powerful enabler of climate-change containment
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Slide in China’s GDP growth and implications for India
Synopsis: Growth slow down in China can impact global economic recovery and India in particular. Introduction China’s third-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.9% as industrial output rose way below expectations in September, according to data released by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. A slowing Chinese economy is worrying wrt trade and the overall loss… Continue reading Slide in China’s GDP growth and implications for India
India’s pulses problem: We need real reform
Synopsis: Some inherent flaws in MSP system and what the government needs to do to address them. Introduction India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world. However, we consume more than what we produce. Therefore, pulses are imported, and the general public suffers due to the unusually high prices. The main… Continue reading India’s pulses problem: We need real reform
Has Kerala learnt anything from extreme weather? Apparently not, say experts
Synopsis: The issue of flash floods seen in Kerala, reasons associated and the remedies needed. Introduction The recent Kerala floods took life of more than 25 people, triggered by heavy rains in the south-west tip of the Indian peninsula. However, this is not something new for Kerala. Some 483 people were killed in the August… Continue reading Has Kerala learnt anything from extreme weather? Apparently not, say experts
Improving livestock breeding
Synopsis: The facts and schemes relating to different livestock sector and the expected benefit out of it. Introduction Livestock breeding in India has been largely unorganised because of which there have been gaps in forward and backward integration across the value chain. Government has revised “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” and “National Livestock Mission” (NLM) to adress… Continue reading Improving livestock breeding
Digitisation of farm data needs awareness
Synopsis: Digitisation of data relating to farmers, and how private participation can strengthen agriculture. Introduction Government recently roped in corporate houses on a pro-bono (free of charge) basis in select areas for one year for digitisation of data related to Indian agriculture. These would be scaled up if found useful. A ‘Digital Agricultural Mission‘ has… Continue reading Digitisation of farm data needs awareness
Our farm income and nutrition challenge amid climate change
Synopsis: Need and ways to scale up sustainable agriculture’ practices (SAP’s). Introduction The global climate change negotiations at ‘CoP-26’ of ‘UNFCCC’ is scheduled for last October. It is in this context, the role of agriculture in environmental degradation and vulnerability of farmers needs to be seen. What are the vulnerabilities of Indian farmers due to climate… Continue reading Our farm income and nutrition challenge amid climate change
Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means
Synopsis: How Gandhi and Savarkar shared similarities and dissimilarities for the same cause. Introduction The Indian freedom struggle consisted of different ideologies and viewpoints, encompassing the right, left and centre. It was a broad socio-economic, cultural movement to shape the idea of India, besides politically freeing India. There were reformists, revolutionaries, constitutionalists, loyalists, progressivists and… Continue reading Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means
Three dark clouds over the Bretton Woods twins
Synopsis: In light of the latest issues of the pandemic, economic recovery etc., how Bretton Woods can remain relevant. Introduction Time and again, Bretton Woods institutions (IMF and World Bank) have been accused of bias towards the West, more specifically with regard to the USA. Recently, the ‘Fund-Bank’ annual meeting discussed the issues plaguing the… Continue reading Three dark clouds over the Bretton Woods twins
Coal India, the fall guy for power crisis
Synopsis: Instead of blaming Coal India, there is a need to recognize its efforts to meet the demand for coal, and its help in generating power at affordable tariffs. Introduction The post-Covid economic recovery has led to a major increase in the demand for power, both in India and globally. India’s coal-based power plants are… Continue reading Coal India, the fall guy for power crisis
