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
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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. Introduction The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic tremendously affected the waste sector, with medical waste subjected to uncontrolled dumping and open burning. It is leading to public health risks. Why it is important to… 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. What is the current scenario? Rise in price of natural gas: The price of natural gas in Europe has shot up by approximately 600 per cent over 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. Introduction Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which started during the British era has ceased to exist starting today. Read here: OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet How was the OFB corporatized? The corporatization of OFB has been recommended by the various… 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. Introduction Recently, the Union government notified the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021. The latest notification is a U-turn by the Centre and its stand of five years. The use… 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. Introduction Recently, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) suggested to pay sugarcane prices to farmers in tranches and stop reserving cane areas for sugar mills. It has pros and cons that need to be weighed carefully. What are the other key suggestions given by… 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. Introduction India’s global brand recall and attributes of multi-cultural ethos, authenticity, and ethnic diversity are reason for increasing the country’s potential. One channel… Continue reading Growing locally: On significance of GI tags
Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Synopsis: Floods have begun to affect an increasing area of India with rising intensity and frequency. Urban infrastructure is under severe pressure, and it’s unclear if we are prepared for worse. Introduction Incidents of floods in urban areas have been increasing year after year in India. Rainy season flooding in metro cities like Mumbai and… Continue reading Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
