TK Arun GST relief looks big on paper, but gaps in input credit and energy taxes mean consumers will see less benefit than portrayed.File photo of a thermal power plant at Ennore, Tamil Nadu (Representational Image). iStock.comHealth insurance for individuals has...
TK ArunIndia embraces its need for American intelligence and weapons to keep China at bay. At the same time, India does not want to be obliged to the US so much that it comes under its thumb. India is...
Policy Update Arya UkeyContextEducation has never been a critical step towards ending the chain of inherited social inequality in India. For SCs, formal education has long been precluded by discrimination as well as financial struggles. The expense of pursuing...
TK ArunAs the GST Council goes about overhauling the tax over the next two days, here are a few suggestions to improve its working. Mandate use of e-rupee, RBI’s digital currency, for all GST paymentsAccording to GoI’s response to a...
Policy UpdateAyush BansalBackgroundIndia and Iran have historically enjoyed cultural, economic, and historical connections. Their relations have also gained new strategic importance in the last few decades with the re-emergence of Chabahar Port as a hub for India’s regional connectivity...
Policy UpdateTanmyi AnthwalIn India, where over half the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood, and more than 70% of farmers are small and marginal, they remain extremely vulnerable to climate variability and crop failures (NITI Aayog, 2019). The...
Policy UpdateAditi Bisht (Picture Source: Mint)Background The relationship between the United States and India has entered a new era, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the digital economy are becoming the key drivers of cooperation. The Government of India initiated the National...
Policy updateNisha BhartisourceBackgroundThe Indian economy remains central to agriculture, and it continues to be the backbone of the country. contributing nearly 18 percent of GDP,yet challenges lie in the infrastructure for storage, preservation, and processing of agricultural produce. The...
Policy UpdatePrashail TripathiBackgroundSMART-PDS is a centrally sponsored, technology-oriented reform initiative by the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, aimed at enhancing and consolidating the IT infrastructure of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS). With a...
Wakhare Hrishikesh ChandrashekharIn today’s interconnected world, perception often rivals policy in shaping global outcomes. Military strength and economic prowess matter, but they are no longer sufficient. Nations must also communicate, persuade, and build trust across borders. This is the...
