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?
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Launches Rewarding Scheme for Grant of Award to the Good Samaritan who has saved life of a victim of a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle
What is the news? Recently, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued Guidelines for the Scheme for grant of Award to the Good Samaritan who has saved the life of a victim from a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle. Who is a Good Samaritan? A Good Samaritan is a person… Continue reading Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Launches Rewarding Scheme for Grant of Award to the Good Samaritan who has saved life of a victim of a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle
Detail in relief: On SC order on financial assistance to kin of COVID-19 families
What is the news? Supreme Court (SC) in the recent judgement gave detail for the payment of ex gratia financial assistance to the families of those who died of COVID-19. The court held that no State shall deny the benefit solely on the ground that a person’s death certificate did not specify the cause of… Continue reading Detail in relief: On SC order on financial assistance to kin of COVID-19 families
Crackdown in China, hope in India
Synopsis: China’s sweeping overhaul of its tech sector could benefit India in the near future. Introduction Last year China stopped Ant Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is Alibaba’s fintech arm. Recently, there is another high-profile crackdown on a Chinese tech company. China has also imposed various regulations, antitrust and anti-monopoly lawsuits, cyber security probes,… Continue reading Crackdown in China, hope in India
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
How loopholes in Aadhaar-enabled payments are putting poor people at risk of being swindled
Synopsis: Given the need for financial inclusion, resolving the issue in the AePS model is vital. Introduction The government of India launched Aadhaar enabled Payment System which is coupled with the Business correspondent model. It was supposed to revitalize financial inclusion in India. However, it faces many challenges. What is the Aadhaar enabled Payment System… Continue reading How loopholes in Aadhaar-enabled payments are putting poor people at risk of being swindled
If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Synopsis: Efficient data led to good policymaking and yield better results Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government policies, and other things. How did the adequate data capture help people? Adequate data capture can help people in many ways. This is evident from various examples: India: Odisha is… Continue reading If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Why India’s ancient republics need to be recognised for their place in world history
Synopsis: In the current political thought, Democracy is considered a western idea. But given the evidence from India, this thought needs to be reconsidered. Introduction Indian Prime Minister while addressing the UN General Assembly in New York made an important historical point: India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of… Continue reading Why India’s ancient republics need to be recognised for their place in world history
An alphabet soup New Delhi need to sift through
Synopsis: India needs to reconsider the plethora of alliances it is in and rationalize them after a reality check. Introduction There are a lot of international, bilateral, multilateral groupings which either became dormant or lose their relevance in today’s scenario. Why these multiple organizations are a cause of concern? At present, there are more than… Continue reading An alphabet soup New Delhi need to sift through
