Synopsis: Given the need for financial inclusion, resolving the issue in the AePS model is vital. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS)?3 What are the issues associated with AePS?4 How these issues can be eliminated from AePS? Introduction The government of India launched Aadhaar enabled Payment System which is coupled with… Continue reading How loopholes in Aadhaar-enabled payments are putting poor people at risk of being swindled
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What the continued distress in informal labour market says
Synopsis: Status of informal sector in India, distress faced by them mainly during the Covid-19 pandemic and various impacts of the sustained divergence between the formal and the informal labour force. Introduction Recently released economic data suggests that the Indian economy has emerged from the second wave of the pandemic better than expected. Two broad… Continue reading What the continued distress in informal labour market says
COVID-19: How bio-medical waste poses challenges to urban solid waste management system
Synopsis: COVID-19 virus has increased the urban solid waste which is very infectious and risky. Some suggestions to deal with the situation. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why it is important to prioritise a separate collection of waste? 3 What steps have been taken to improve the urban solid waste management system (USWM)? 4 How COVID-19 has affected the waste sector? … Continue reading COVID-19: How bio-medical waste poses challenges to urban solid waste management system
Staying the Green Course
Synopsis: In CoP 26, world leaders need to discuss how best governments can help each other stay on the “green” course and also manage shorter-term political compulsions. Contents1 What is the current scenario?2 What is the dilemma in front of governments?3 What are the reasons for the price surge of natural gas?4 What is the… Continue reading Staying the Green Course
Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Synopsis: We cannot ensure sustainable growth unless it is affordable and inclusive Introduction Thirty years ago, India ushered in economic reforms. As the growth intensified, the use of natural resources too increased, and it added to the pollution of our waterbodies and air. In the next two decades, India witnessed much more toxification of our… Continue reading Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Revealing India’s actual farmer population
Synopsis: Various surveys put the total number of agricultural households at a different number. The actual number of farmers deriving a significant share of their income from agriculture only is far less and this has policy implications. Introduction The last Agriculture Census for 2015-16 placed the total “operational holdings” in India at 146.45 million. The… Continue reading Revealing India’s actual farmer population
Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Synopsis: Corporatization of OFB is the first step towards reforming it. India need to do much more. Contents1 Introduction2 How was the OFB corporatized? 3 What is the OFB corporatization plan?4 What are the issues with OFB?5 What can be done? Introduction Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which started during the British era has ceased to exist… Continue reading Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
Synopsis: The new directive by Union environment ministry overrides 2016 rules that did not permit carry bags made of recycled plastic for food items. Contents1 Introduction2 What the concern w.r.t the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021?3 Why using recycled Plastics in Food packaging is a problem?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently,… Continue reading Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
Staggered pricing: On cane pricing
Synopsis: The Government should avoid populist measures in cane pricing. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the other key suggestions given by CACP?3 Why is CACP favouring a staggered payment mechanism?4 How the proposed measures affect the interests of both the cane growers and the sugar industry?5 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, Commission for Agricultural… Continue reading Staggered pricing: On cane pricing
Growing locally: On significance of GI tags
Synopsis: Geographical Indications tag is an opportunity for India to redefine the future of work using automation, technology and artificial intelligence while simultaneously enhancing and adorning the country’s talented local work force. Contents1 Introduction2 Why GI tag is significant?3 How Geographical Indications can benefit India?4 What are some existing challenges?5 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Growing locally: On significance of GI tags
