Synopsis: Rather than deterring crime, the surveillance projects compromise women’s safety and the liberties of all citizens. Introduction Recently the Delhi government has reported that Delhi beat cities like Shanghai, New York and London with the most CCTV cameras per square mile across the world. The government has also mentioned that Delhi has 1,826 CCTVs… Continue reading Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage
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From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar
Synopsis: A small group of dedicated volunteers has managed to save Khargar wetlands. Where is Kharghar wetland located? It lies within Navi Mumbai. It is home to multiple species with natural environments like hills, green mangroves and lush grasslands. Why this wetland was in danger? Kharghar lakes were in danger of being encroached on and… Continue reading From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar
What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system
Synopsis: Sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus, a crucial step in infection containment strategy, declined sharply in India, even as cases of the resultant disease continued to rise. Contents1 Introduction2 How new guidelines hampered the process of sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus? 3 What is the WHO’s recommendation in this regard? 4 What issues and… Continue reading What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system
Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage
Synopsis: FTAs are important for boosting exports and India should try to take a step in the right direction by signing mini trade deals. Introduction According to sources from Industries, discussions with the government regarding proposed trade deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK) have already kicked off. India hopes… Continue reading Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage
From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
Synopsis: Regulatory simplicity allowed Indian software services and start-up ecosystems to flourish. Hence, to grow, India needs to cut regulatory cholesterol and spend the next 25 years unleashing the entrepreneurial energies of 1.3 billion Indians. Introduction In 1893, during a sea journey to attend the World Parliament of Religions and a Technology Expo, Swami Vivekananda convinced Jamsetji… Continue reading From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
Digitalize all supply chains to unlock trade efficiencies
Synopsis: India has risen on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index from 77 in 2018 to 63 in 2019 across 190 countries. Its 68th rank in “trading across borders” can be improved upon through digitalization. Introduction In the age of the fourth industrial revolution, India must digitalize supply chains to reduce inefficiencies, improve… Continue reading Digitalize all supply chains to unlock trade efficiencies
Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Synopsis: There is an urgent need for India to scale up the manufacturing of semiconductors. Introduction India’s automobile industry is facing a major shortage of semiconductors. The supply situation isn’t expected to ease any time soon. That’s mainly because chip manufacturing is concentrated in a few countries. Why there is a shortage of semiconductors? The… Continue reading Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Synopsis: India’s growth hope in the immediate future is dependent heavily on exports. What are the challenges that impact export promotion? Issues in remission of duties and taxes on exported products (RODTEP) scheme structuring: Under RODTEP, Steel, pharma, and chemicals get no rebate at all, although many products using these inputs do. This kind of… Continue reading Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Synopsis: Two experts, viz. Montek Singh Ahluwalia (MS) and Professor Ajay Shah (AS), share their views over Asset Monetisation programme of the government. Contents1 Background2 How can govt go about monetising operational assets?3 Why the govt chose asset monetisation over outright privatisation?4 Can we ensure that there’s no asset stripping by pvt investors?5 Background Read… Continue reading Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
Synopsis: Lack of Credit growth has lagged economic recovery. Here’s why that’s about to change. Introduction April-June GDP estimates show that there is strong evidence of a sharp recovery in the economy after second-wave lockdowns. Although broad-based indicators of real economic activity like mobility, energy demand, and GST e-way bill generation are now substantially higher… Continue reading Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
