Synopsis: Digitisation of data relating to farmers, and how private participation can strengthen agriculture. Contents1 Introduction2 What it aims to achieve?3 What are its benefit to farmers?4 What is the current status of agri-digitization?5 Way forward: Introduction Government recently roped in corporate houses on a pro-bono (free of charge) basis in select areas for one… Continue reading Digitisation of farm data needs awareness
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Our farm income and nutrition challenge amid climate change
Synopsis: Need and ways to scale up sustainable agriculture’ practices (SAP’s). Contents1 Introduction2 What are the vulnerabilities of Indian farmers due to climate change?3 What model of agriculture is prevalent in India?4 What are the shortfalls seen in “Green Revolution”?5 What are the consequences seen in the model?6 What model of agriculture is the need… Continue reading Our farm income and nutrition challenge amid climate change
Coal India, the fall guy for power crisis
Synopsis: Instead of blaming Coal India, there is a need to recognize its efforts to meet the demand for coal, and its help in generating power at affordable tariffs. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind it?2.1 Structural Changes2.2 Operational Changes3 What is the performance of CIL?4 What should India do? Introduction The post-Covid economic… Continue reading Coal India, the fall guy for power crisis
Powering the energy sector
Synopsis: The Electricity (Amendment) Bill will be a game-changer if we implement its provisions successfully. Introduction India’s energy sector is struggling to meet the development needs of people. Also, DISCOMS are fighting with various problems ranging from poor infrastructure, ineffective operations to State level tariff policies. Under this backdrop, the Government of India released Electricity… Continue reading Powering the energy sector
Climate justice and India’s choice
Synopsis: India should equally weigh its stand on Climate justice with the cost of carbon-heavy future. Introduction The world is facing a difficult situation with cutting back on CO2 pollution. Global emissions of CO2 today are at about 55 gigatons a year. To avoid catastrophic events with a reasonable probability, emissions have to go to… Continue reading Climate justice and India’s choice
Nuclear power: A climate response that gets short shrift
Synopsis: There is need to move away from fossil fuels, but the current green energy paradigm needs some serious examination. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the analysis of green energy paradigm reveal?3 Why developing nuclear power is a better option?4 Where India stands in terms of nuclear power? Introduction The world has been dealing with a… Continue reading Nuclear power: A climate response that gets short shrift
Liberalising capital account
Synopsis: Further Liberalisation of capital account would increase risks. Introduction India has been progressively liberalising its capital account and further opening up would depend on a combination of factors. Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar in a speech last week talked about various issues in this context. What are the recent steps taken by RBI with… Continue reading Liberalising capital account
The final frontier of space technology
Synopsis: Emerging tech is helping leverage space for various terrestrial uses. Contents1 Introduction2 How the miniaturisation of satellites will be beneficial?3 How the use of AI will benefit Space sector?4 What lies ahead for India? Introduction Technological innovations are now driving space activities and research. The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite… Continue reading The final frontier of space technology
Air India sale opens up a brighter future for aviation
Synopsis: Disinvestment of Air India will benefit Indian economy. Introduction Recently, the Government of India has successfully disinvested 100 per cent of its stake in Air India, 100 per cent in the low-cost airline Air India Express Ltd and 50 per cent in the Air India SATS Airport Services Private Ltd. The move reflects the… Continue reading Air India sale opens up a brighter future for aviation
It’s not fossil fuel: Coal, biomass and degraded land are main contributors to India’s air pollution
Synopsis: Instead of announcing various schemes, there is a need to understand the root cause behind increasing pollution. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of pollution in Delhi?3 What were the steps taken by the government to address pollution?4 What are the reasons behind the pollution in Delhi?5 What needs to be done? Introduction As air… Continue reading It’s not fossil fuel: Coal, biomass and degraded land are main contributors to India’s air pollution
