Policy UpdateShivashish NarayanParliament’s sittings are the cornerstone of India’s democratic governance ensuring effective lawmaking, deliberation and oversight. They also play a vital role in upholding constitutional principles facilitating discussions on national policies and holding the executive accountable to the...
Policy UpdateAvi SharmaIntroduction The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), located at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan near Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi, plays a critical role in shaping India’s civil aviation sector. It is primarily responsible for the formulation of national...
TK ArunCracking down on NBFCs disbursing small loans on the grounds they are charging usurious rates only pushes borrowers towards informal markets where rates are higher. Instead of removing barriers towards the flow of credit to the bottom of...
If the Ladki Bahin Yojana, that helped to curry favour with Maharashtra voters, is introduced to other states it will only add to India’s fiscal burden.The principal development this week has been the consolidation of the BJP-led National Democratic...
SRIKANTH KONDAPALLIHigh in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. For the past decade, China has been upping the ante in Kathmandu with close...
Policy UpdateMohd AsifBackgroundAyushman Bharat is a key initiative of the Government of India, introduced based on recommendations from the National Health Policy of 2017, with the aim of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This program is designed to fulfill...
Policy UpdateMohd AsifBackgroundIndia has been a dialogue partner of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) since 1992. In 2012, marking 20 years of this partnership, the relationship was elevated to a strategic level during a commemorative summit.ASEAN comprises 10...
Policy UpdateMohd AsifBackground The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in assembly constituencies of state of Goa Bill, 2024 passed in Lok Sabha in August 2024. This legislation would allow the census commissioner to confirm the ST population in Goa,...
Policy UpdateDevananda SContextThe Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 1, 2024. The bill is an amendment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The act of 2005 was enacted in response to the several...
Policy UpdateDevananda S ContextSeeds are the foundation of the food chain and vital for agricultural strength, encoding genetic traits that ensure plant survival across generations. They hold significant biological and economic value, providing essential nutrients for growth and serving...
