Author: sumeet kumar

The buffer stock is a core component of India’s food management policy, acting as an economic safety net for both farmers and consumers. It represents the strategic reserve of food grains held by the government to manage shortages, stabilize market prices, and ensure adequate food supply, particularly for vulnerable populations. Table of Content  Introduction Buffer… Continue reading Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India faces frequent extreme weather events, with over 75% of districts vulnerable to multiple hazards. To address gaps in forecasting, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS) under Mission Mausam, enabling proactive, impact-based early warnings. This article examines the objectives of MHEW-DSS, its key features, sectoral impact,… Continue reading India’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS)- Explained Pointwise

Forest fires in India in the first two months of 2026 have increased by more than 80% compared with trends over the past decade since 2014. When compared with 2024, the warmest year on record, fire activity in forested regions was over 50% higher in early 2026. The concern is not limited to the number… Continue reading Forest Fires in India- Explained Pointwise

The Supreme Court recently directed 19 appellate tribunals – headed by former Chief Justices and High Court judges to adjudicate pleas related to voter inclusion and exclusion during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 60 lakh objections filed. This highlights the critical role tribunals play in upholding democratic processes and… Continue reading Tribunals in India- Explained Pointwise

India’s rural housing mission has completed a decade of transformation, with Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) growing into one of the most ambitious social welfare programmes in the country’s history. With a cumulative target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029, rural housing has become a cornerstone of India’s Viksit Bharat vision. This article examines… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise