Synopsis: GoI’s new initiative ‘Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission ‘has the potential to revolutionise patient care. Introduction Currently, with the processes followed in hospitals when a patient develops any complication, it gets difficult to track events. Bedside paper records contain very little detail to analyse and interpret with accuracy. Today it is a nightmare for… Continue reading When Digital Meets Health
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Plan to discontinue the vitamin A supplement programme is hasty
Synopsis: Some researchers have suggested stopping of vitamin A nutrition supplement program. But this needs careful analysis. Contents1 Introduction2 Why vitamin A is important?3 What is the VAS programme?4 What are the problems associated with the debate to limit the VAS?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction Recently, in a study published the American… Continue reading Plan to discontinue the vitamin A supplement programme is hasty
Measuring Regional Diversity – Regarding NIRF
Synopsis: The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) calculation of regional diversity in education institutes is inaccurate. Introduction: Recently, the Ministry of Education has released the 6th edition of NIRF rankings. NIRF formulates the ranking on the basis of five parameters. Each of these has one to five sub-parameters. The article discusses Regional Diversity which is a sub-parameter… Continue reading Measuring Regional Diversity – Regarding NIRF
Women’s turn: is reservation the only way to a fair deal in India? Economic growth delivers justice too
Synopsis: Instead of providing reservations to women, it is better to introduce policies that make them economically independent. Introduction Recently, 3 women judges have been appointed as the judges of the Supreme Court, which now accounts for a total of 12% judges in the Supreme Court. With the counts still very low, even after 75 years… Continue reading Women’s turn: is reservation the only way to a fair deal in India? Economic growth delivers justice too
How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Synopsis: China’s move to bring its tech sector under political control has created opportunities for India to attract greater foreign investment inflows. Contents1 Introduction2 Why China is tightening its grip on the Chinese private sector?3 Why is India expected to Gain?4 What does the future hold?5 What has been the impact on India’s Startup market?… Continue reading How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Identity and public policy
Synopsis: Identity-based public policy may not be as effective as one based on a Universalist approach. Introduction Political parties have been demanding caste-based census, i.e. to enumerate OBC’s as SC/STs are already counted. They argue that this data will lead to better evidence-based policy making for the weaker sections. Read more: Caste based census in India… Continue reading Identity and public policy
Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
Synopsis: The Justice AK Rajan Committee report does not provide answers to the crucial questions it engages with. Introduction Justice AK Rajan Committee report states that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has adversely impacted the chances of less privileged students in gaining admission to government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The committee has used various parameters in making… Continue reading Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
Synopsis: Disabled people have often lagged behind in their educational achievements. But the advent of online education has the potential of bringing transformative changes. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the global status of disabled people?2.1 Literacy rate3 What is the benefit of online learning?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction The article highlights the benefits… Continue reading How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
Synopsis: India has reported surplus good grain production. Given the food crisis in the world and our neighbourhood, India can utilize food diplomacy to strengthen its soft power. Contents1 Introduction2 What did the US do?3 Why should India adopt this model?4 What is the present crisis? Introduction The article highlights how India can adopt the… Continue reading It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
Building more inclusive, welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ children
Synopsis: Not just infrastructure and process revamp, we also need reforms in curriculum and teacher education. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by the transgender community in the schools?3 What initiatives have been taken by Government to address the problem?4 What can be done to remove the stigma? Introduction This article highlights the discrimination… Continue reading Building more inclusive, welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ children
