Synopsis: Govt recently launched its NMP project. The article throws light on what NMP exactly is and what it is not. Introduction The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a bold initiative. But we should first understand what the NMP is and what it is not. The NMP is not about the sale of government-owned assets.… Continue reading Decoding asset monetisation
India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Synopsis: India is pushing towards cleaner forms of energy. Green Hydrogen offers an opportunity. Background Read here: Green Hydrogen – Potential, issues and solutions What is the present global scenario of Hydrogen production? The current global production of hydrogen of about 80 million metric tonnes, and is almost wholly produced through fossil fuels. It uses… Continue reading India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
Synopsis: Climate change is causing increased variability and unpredictability of rainfall in the North East region of India. Introduction The climate of North East India is changing: Rainfall patterns over the region in the last century have considerably changed, resulting in its overall drying up. The India Meteorological Department’s September forecast stated that normal to below-normal… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Synopsis: India is working towards achieving sustainable development goal related to responsible consumption and production, but much more needs to be done. A look at India’s progress and associated challenges. Introduction The United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)12 deals with resource usage. India has prepared numerous sustainable consumption and production plans that are put in… Continue reading How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Why Palm won’t fix India’s edible oil woes
Synopsis: India should focus on improving indigenous edible oil production rather than focusing on palm oil, that has many problems. What are the problems associated with oil palm crop? Reduces choices of farmers: Since, Palm is a long gestation crop, it reduces the responsiveness of farmers to changing market demand. For instance, farmers can switch… Continue reading Why Palm won’t fix India’s edible oil woes
Rolling out the EV charging network
Synopsis: Steps taken by government to increase EV charging network in India. Introduction The Indian vehicle market is poised for a historic leap into electrification. On the rollout of a charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), India faces the classic chicken and egg problem—EVs require charging infrastructure and that requires EVs. According to the Society of Manufacturers… Continue reading Rolling out the EV charging network
The employment dividend from exports
Synopsis: The surge in some export sectors has the potential to address India’s urban jobs challenge with necessary policy intervention. Introduction The share of exports in India’s gross domestic product has seen a steady decline to about 11% during the last ten years. But for the current year, India’s exports of merchandise goods are booming.… Continue reading The employment dividend from exports
The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead
Synopsis: Systemic policy reforms are required to unlock creativity and innovation in the economic system, raise the total factor productivity (TFP) and to achieve higher growth. Introduction The crisis caused by the pandemic in the country and at global level has led to a debate about new approaches to manage the economy and the future… Continue reading The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead
Needed: A tribunal for CAPF
Synopsis: CAPF needs a tribunal to provide faster resolution for numerous pending cases. Introduction There have been numerous cases of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers overstaying leave. To curb that, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently issued orders to “include the provisions of Security Force Court (SFC) as available in the Acts and… Continue reading Needed: A tribunal for CAPF
Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
Synopsis: A law to regulate app store operators is key to check Big Tech’s monopolising nature. Introduction Recently, South Korea made an amendment to its Telecommunications Business Act. The Act aims to prevent app store operators, such as Google and Apple, from forcing app developers to use their in-store payment systems. It will also check… Continue reading Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
