Synopsis: The recent proposal to the NDPS Act does not address the issues in enforcement, instead it compounds them. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the major recommendations to the NDPS Act?3 What are the challenges that the police face in curbing drugs?4 What are the challenges associated with the proposed recommendations?5 What should be done? Introduction… Continue reading Should the NDPS Act be amended?
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Grant the focus back on Early Childhood education
Synopsis: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is vital for a child’s overall development and growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with the ECE?3 Why parental engagement is low in ECE?4 What can be done to overcome these barriers? Introduction ECE is crucial to the overall development of children, as it impacts their learning and… Continue reading Grant the focus back on Early Childhood education
Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law
Synopsis: India has numerous acts dealing with foreigners, refugees etc. But it needs a comprehensive National law. Introduction In December 2019, the Indian government introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, which sought to make “illegal migrants” from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan from a specific religion to get citizenship. This shows that India still lacks a… Continue reading Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law
‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
Synopsis: By stalling the process of extradition of Kim Davy, Denmark has shown contempt for Indian institutions. Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the history of the extradition issue?3 What was the impact of this on India-Denmark relations?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Kim Davy, a citizen of Denmark was prime accused in the… Continue reading ‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Cost of Doing Business
Synopsis: Governments must focus on lowering prices and reducing regulatory constraints rather than focusing on ease of doing business. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the efforts made by India in improving ease of doing business?3 Why India should focus on cost of doing business?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the IMF’s executive board expressed… Continue reading Cost of Doing Business
Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum
Synopsis: The proposal to introduce a Deshbhakti curriculum for patriotism needs to be carefully analyzed. Contents1 Introduction2 What is nationalism, and why does India need it?3 What are the risks of hyper-nationalism?4 On what should the government focus more on? Introduction Recently New Delhi government announced a proposal to introduce a curriculum for patriotism for… Continue reading Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum
Clearing the air on water: On Parambikulam Aliyar Project
Synopsis: With political will, Kerala and Tamil Nadu can overcome hurdles to renew the Parambikulam Aliyar Project agreement. Contents1 What is Parambikulam Aliyar Project?2 What is the issue?3 What does a closer look at the project hydrology reveals?4 What is the way forward? What is Parambikulam Aliyar Project? It provides for the diversion of 30.5… Continue reading Clearing the air on water: On Parambikulam Aliyar Project
Regulatory capture of a different kind
Synopsis: Three-fourths of India’s top regulators are retired government officers. This trend must change. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the composition of regulatory bodies?3 What are the problems associated with regulatory bodies?4 What should the government do? Introduction Regulatory bodies are government bodies set up to supervise different sectors of the economy. While most of the… Continue reading Regulatory capture of a different kind
Migrants Keep India Moving
Synopsis: Migrants in India faces multiple challenges. So, India urgently needs an inter-state migration council. Contents1 Introduction2 Some previous acts against migrants3 What is the problem faced by migrants?4 What is the way forward? Introduction With incidents of killing migrants in Kashmir to poor handling of migrants during covid and recently introduced nativist laws reflects… Continue reading Migrants Keep India Moving
