Synopsis: Two consultation paper, one by the Ministry of Agriculture and the other by Bain were released recently. They both talk about leveraging digital technology for helping farmers and supporting their livelihoods. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Bain report? 3 What is IDEA report? 4 What are some issues with these reports? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction The first… Continue reading Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Author: Luv Sharma
Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Synopsis: Due to a demand slump and reluctance shown by entrepreneurs to invest in the auto industry, it is going through a rough phase. This sector can be a key driver for the future economic growth of India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of India’s auto industry?3 Why is auto industry significant for… Continue reading Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Synopsis: Last month, the Union government set up the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) under the Companies Act. Two experts, Ajit Ranade and C.P. Chandrasekhar, discuss the bad bank proposal. We list out the key points. Must Read: NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise What is the need to bail out banks? There… Continue reading Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Synopsis: In facilitating access to affordable RTPV electricity in public healthcare facilities, India can achieve the twin objective of greening the economy and transforming the healthcare infrastructure so that it can provide affordable health services. Contents1 Introduction2 Why RTPV systems should be implemented?3 What are some disadvantages of RTPV electricity systems?4 What steps are being… Continue reading Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Synopsis: About PRIs, role played by them in COVID-19 crisis, need to build their capacity further so that they can deal with these kinds of situations in stronger way. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are PRIs? 3 How PRI played a key role in tackling COVID-19 crisis? 4 How we can further build the capacity of PRIs? Introduction The Panchayati Raj was first adopted by Nagaur in Rajasthan… Continue reading Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Synopsis: New Quarterly Employment Survey, its key findings, various challenges associated with the survey and the way forward Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the key findings of the survey? 3 What are the various issues/concerns associated with the survey? 4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released the results of a new Quarterly… Continue reading The recent QES estimates are unreliable
World Is Entering A New Moon Age
Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why there is attraction of Moon? 3 What is NASA’s Artemis programme? 4 What is India’s dilemma regarding Artemis? 5 What are the consequences of these three options and what should India do? Introduction On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age
WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Synopsis: Air pollution is worsening in India. We need to raise our air quality standards in line with recently released WHO guidelines and ensure strict compliance while transitioning to a cleaner energy model. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India should be concerned about air pollution? 3 What are the harmful effects of the air-pollution? 4 What is the way… Continue reading WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Trade multilateralism at risk
Synopsis: About WTO’s crisis, various challenges faced by WTO and the way forward. Contents1 Introduction 2 What crisis WTO is facing today? 3 What are the challenges that WTO currently faces?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the global trade body. Currently, it is facing a serious existential crisis. The upcoming WTO ministerial meeting which… Continue reading Trade multilateralism at risk
Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 India’s coal reserves3 What are the reasons behind the shortage?4 What is the global scenario?5 What is the likely impact of coal shortage?6 What can be done to improve the situation? Introduction India is staring at a coal crisis as it faces an acute coal shortage. Coal supplies in major… Continue reading Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
