Synopsis: Regulator’s proposal for code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) deserves scrutiny. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a discussion paper on the corporate insolvency resolution process and invited comments on its suggestions. What is the issue? CoC is unregulated, since the members of the CoC are… Continue reading Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
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National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Synopsis: Monetisation of assets to generate value is a step in the right direction, but the underlying problems and challenges that led to underutilization of these assets need to be ascertained too. Proper execution of NMP based on a policy which is refined gradually as per the feedback received is the way forward. Background Read… Continue reading National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
Synopsis: India’s vulture populations are not safe; they are still small to recover quickly and will not survive another catastrophic event. Introduction Vultures were quite common till the 1980s and are fighting to survive currently. Currently, seven species in Africa and eight species in India are threatened with extinction. India has lost 99% population… Continue reading Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage
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
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. Introduction India formed the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), a consortium of 10 genome sequencing labs, in December 2020 to boost efforts for genome sequencing. The… 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
