Source: This post is based on the article “The Paralympic paradox” published in the Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people. Synopsis: Indians with disabilities need more attention. Introduction Indian athletes have given their best performance in Paralympics 2021. It gives a platform for disabled people to perform and shine. But,… Continue reading The Paralympic paradox
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The truth about asset monetisation
Source: This post is based on the article “The truth about asset monetisation” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Resource mobilisation and Investment in Infrastructure Synopsis: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless. Criticism of NMP is baseless Arguments have… Continue reading The truth about asset monetisation
Making the Paralympics count
Source: This post is based on the article “Making the Paralympics count” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people Synopsis: This is the chance to improve the conditions of the disabled pursuing sports and to refresh the way we view disability. Contents1 Context:2 What are the problems disabled people… Continue reading Making the Paralympics count
Making NMP work
Source: This post is based on the following articles published on 31st August 2021: Asset monetization mustn’t end up as a Potemkin show – Livemint A monetization move that doesn’t tick most boxes – The Hindu Making NMP work – Business standard Relevance: Resource Mobilisation Synopsis: Challenges in the Implementation of National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) and suggestions to overcome those challenges. Is asset… Continue reading Making NMP work
New initiative in J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August, 2021. What is the News? The administration of Jammu and Kashmir is taking various initiatives to restore the lost glory of Pashmina Shawls. What are Pashmina Shawls? Pashmina Shawl is a fine… Continue reading New initiative in J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls
We ought to clarify ourstance on Chinese apps
Source: This post is based on the articles “Banning Chinese apps has proved to be ineffective” & “We ought to clarify our stance on Chinese apps” published in Business Standard and Livemint respectively on 30th August 2021. Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 How are these apps still present in India?4 What should be done?… Continue reading We ought to clarify ourstance on Chinese apps
India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Government of India has started taking action against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfill their offsets obligations in defence deals. It has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 firms on watchlist for imposition of penalties. What are offset obligations? In defence… Continue reading India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Resource Mobilisation Synopsis: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), should be welcomed. Background Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline Project – Explained, pointwise The Rationale behind Asset Monetisation Additional Fiscal resources for states: Public assets like roadside parking slots, municipal grounds and advertising surfaces and parade grounds of police and defence services remain unused… Continue reading It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
GoI Plus India Inc (On lack of trust b/w govt & businesses)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Industry-Government partnership Synopsis: No nation became prosperous without trust between government and business. A look at some such events that indicate lack of trust. Context In the past few weeks, a series of events have raised the question of trust between government and business. It brought back unhappy memories of… Continue reading GoI Plus India Inc (On lack of trust b/w govt & businesses)
Duopoly in telcom will hurt both consumers and govt
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The government is reportedly looking at a relief package for the stressed telecom sector while also exploring ways to allow operators to pay their dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) over 20 years rather than 10 years currently. Must Read: Two is too few – Issues with telecom sector Preventing a… Continue reading Duopoly in telcom will hurt both consumers and govt
