Author: Gaurav Yadav

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) when his address was broadcast live on national television. In his speech, he named opposition parties and urged women voters to punish them for defeating the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The broadcast raises important questions under… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct – Explained Pointwise

India is emerging as a leading hub for Medical Value Travel (MVT) by integrating advanced medical infrastructure with traditional wellness systems such as AYUSH. Strong policy support, digital facilitation, and initiatives like AYUSH Visa and Regional Medical Hubs are strengthening the ecosystem. Rising global healthcare costs and demand for holistic care are driving international patients… Continue reading Medical & Wellness Tourism in India – Explained Pointwise

In a move to secure the rights of the growing platform-based labour force, the Karnataka government has officially operationalized a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for platform-based gig-workers. Th e mechanism, a first-of-its-kind in India, has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance. Table of Content Who… Continue reading Gig Workers in India – Benefits & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerged in the 1970s as a transformative judicial innovation aimed at expanding access to justice for the poor and marginalized. This was facilitated by relaxing the strict rules of locus standi to allow representative actions, and by broadening judicial powers to take suo motu cognizance of public issues and convert them… Continue reading Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Significance & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise

According to the latest NSS data of the 80th round on “Household Social Consumption: Health”, while the health insurance coverage has increased considerably compared to the 2017-18 (75th round), this has not translated into a significant rise in the utilisation of the hospital care. A greater proportion of people are going to the private hospital… Continue reading Health Insurance – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India is at a pivotal demographic moment. With one of the youngest workforces in the world, the country has significant potential for higher productivity and growing consumer demand. Focusing on the potential of young population and realising the importance of skilling ecosystem, the Union Budget 2026–27 positions skill development as a cross-sectoral priority. Over the last… Continue reading Skill Development in India – Challenges & Initiatives – Explained Pointwise

India possesses an extensive network of inland waterways in the form of rivers, canals, backwaters, and creeks. These routes offer a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to move freight, as they use fuel efficiently and produce fewer emissions. They require minimal land, safely carry bulk/over-dimensional cargo, and maintain high safety standards across operations. Recognising this potential,… Continue reading Inland Waterways in India – Explained Pointwise

Women make up roughly half the world’s population but are severely underrepresented in legislatures globally. As of recent data, women hold only about 26% of parliamentary seats worldwide. Similarly, in India, women Members of Parliament constituted only about 13.63% of the Lok Sabha following the 2024 General Election. Although women’s representation in the Lok Sabha… Continue reading Political Reservation for Women – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise

The Indian Railways (IR), often called the lifeline of India, is central to the country’s socio-economic development. Since its establishment in 1853, it has grown into one of the world’s largest and busiest railway networks. Covering over 68,000 km of track, it serves more than 23 million passengers daily and ranks as the fourth-largest railway… Continue reading Railway Sector in India – Significance & Issues – Explained Pointwise