Source: Live Mint Relevance: Issues related to the growth of MSMEs in India Synopsis: We must adapt our policy settings to favor new opportunities for small businesses if we want them to play a big role in job creation. Context With 65% of India’s population below the age of 35, job generation by micro, small… Continue reading India needs an ecosystem that’s conducive to MSME expansion
Author: Ram Manohar
What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Doubling India’s exports Synopsis: The blueprint for doubling India’s exports has already been crafted 10 years ago. It needs to be adapted to the modern times by incorporating suitable changes. A brief look at some factors that merit attention. Context India has set a target of merchandise exports of $450 billion in… Continue reading What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Economic policies of India Synopsis: India shouldn’t become too much restrictive to business by trying to copy recent policy actions of Chinese government. Background China’s crackdown on businesses has been going on steadily and continually. Initially, it was felt that the target was Jack Ma because he dared to challenge the system… Continue reading An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction India is the largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. With the increase in consumption of packaged foods, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of refined sugar. This has resulted in a twin burden of obesity and malnourishment among children in India, due to the consumption of junk food by… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Source: Times of India Relevance: Changing global order and emerging security threats for India Synopsis: The combination of Taliban-led Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran & China is a grave threat for India. Background With the Taliban well and truly in control in Afghanistan, countries in the region have already started a push for power and stakes in… Continue reading New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Source: Livemint Relevance: Regulatory regime in India and issues related to it. Synopsis: India’s regulatory framework for e-commerce needs to be market-friendly because its failure to pass this test will go against long-term economic interests. Introduction: As a developing economy, India’s regulatory ambitions fall short of what defines ‘regulation’. For Further read – Draft e-commerce… Continue reading Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Open Doors not Walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati has always attracted universal respect in India and outside. It has… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls
Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Traditional methods of water conservation in India. Synopsis: The karez system in Afghanistan, a legacy of its Persian cultural linkage, has suffered extensive damage in 43 years of war and stares at an uncertain future under the Taliban’s second regime. But hundreds of miles to the south, a similar system called… Continue reading Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving
Preparing India for a sporting future
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Sports ecosystem in India Synopsis: Though India has a large and talented population as well as a history of sporting excellence, but still it has struggled to raise medal count. A look at the causes and suggestions to bring a change. Context In Tokyo 2020, India won first gold in athletics,… Continue reading Preparing India for a sporting future
Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues related with Aviation industry Synopsis: Heavy regulation on Aviation sector impact its efficiency and are much too arbitrary. Background The aviation business has always been one of India’s most heavily regulated. The covid pandemic, has left it even more so. After lockdown relaxations, regular flights resumed in late-May 2020 with a… Continue reading Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
