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Reducing the trade deficit is essential for economic growth. Better policymaking can aid to that end.
This special report analyses insights gathered by the author from different sections of the Kashmir public regarding the impact of the abrogation of Article 370 on their lives. The interviews were supplemented by secondary sources, primarily news reports in the national and international media after 5 August 2019, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government of India abrogated the enforcement of Article 370 of the Constitution, which sinc
This brief analyses the manifestos of the Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in the past four Lok Sabha elections. It introduces the concept of “falsifiability” to evaluate whether promises made in manifestos can be verified, to begin with; it then outlines the poll promises that are falsifiable across various sectors. The authors examine whether or not the promises were fulfilled, and if not, if they were carried aga
PM Modi’s first term was about expanding political power. This term is about instituting governance.
The budget has made some enhanced provisions for the physical and social infrastructure of cities. These will directly contribute to the expansion and
The Centre's much touted 'Sarva Shiksha Abhyan' Programme has failed to meet its initial ideals because of many reasons, mainly "low teacher-to-pupil ratio in several States and "Minorityism" and "irregular monitoring of the facilities", according to former Vice-Chancellor of Bharatidasan University, Dr S Muthukumaran.
Four major churns are discernible with long-term impact on the future trajectory of India.
When it comes to the Budget, we should ask ourselves two questions: Is there a rationale behind it? Is there implementation on ground?
How does the interim budget impact some of the most critical facets of the Indian economy?
How does the interim budget impact some of the most critical facets of the Indian economy?
Observer Research Foundation-Kolkata and Tagore's Cheena Bhavana at Visva-Bharati University co-hosted a day-long series of discussions, an evening of cultural interactions, and a half-day of intensive Mandarin language lessons.
The PMJAY scheme exceeded expectations in Tamil Nadu. However, despite the impressive gains, certain healthcare challenges still remain.
A comprehensive approach needs to be undertaken by raising awareness of rights and encouraging community involvement and self-reliance to improve the
India is concentrating more on connectivity projects to strengthen the India-Nepal relations and to cater to its security needs in the Northeast
Public health is the worst spot in India’s economic path despite a recent rise in GDP growth. Without a healthy population and labour force, India cannot hope to compete with countries in the West or the ASEAN.
Sanitation challenges will continue to persist in urban centres until there is an expansion in the managerial, financial, and technological capacities
Despite the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, there is a need for a paradigm shift in the approach to slum sanitation in Mumbai
India’s success in meeting the SDGs ensure the success of the global community, making an “India Model” the blueprint for large parts of the wor
The commitment towards local economic development, sustainable development, ease of living, etc. must be showcased by inviting reputed countries of th
A major reason for the BJP’s latest posture is that it has nothing to offer by way of a political dialogue.
The response to Covid-19 provides us an opportunity for meaningful health reform; India needs to be in the driver’s seat to make low-cost, client-ce
In the epic clash between aspiration and entitlement, the latter has suffered a crushing defeat.
This brief sketches the growing interest of the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Indian diaspora. Over the last three years, the prime minister has repeatedly called attention to the role that the diaspora will play in India’s development process and in the promotion of its foreign policy goals. The brief gives an overview of the policies that the present government has rolled out and examines the benefits from, and pitf
Both — Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India — are great ideas, and are misinterpreted in due to vested interests, or due to lack of communication and lack of understanding among the public.
Seen as a vital asset to maritime strategy, large “supercarriers” are nonetheless very expensive.
As for the Congress, how it chooses its governments and its allies henceforth is crucial.
The Modi government’s fragmented approach has remained at the canopy and has not been able to achieve foundational improvements in budgeting at the
In 2022, the Government of India is set to introduce the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) that will provide direction to the country's broader trade policy regime in the succeeding five years. This FTP will be more difficult to draft than the previous ones, for various reasons including the increased global pressure to address trade policy uncertainties, the need for alignment with the self-reliance mission, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, and the tenu
A mismatch between words and actions will not only harm defence modernisation but also India’s fledgling defence industry.
Democracies constantly evolve to meet the demands of changing times and the requirements of their citizens. This continuous unfolding includes reforms in the electoral system, such as in India. Debate and discussion over the issue of First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) versus Proportional Representation (PR) electoral systems have been ongoing for decades. The issue regained momentum after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance
The historic second term of Narendra Modi’s government can serve to exacerbate the material asymmetry between India and Pakistan. For this reason an
With arms and terror infiltration becoming difficult, Pakistan has now resorted to drug trafficking to destroy Kashmir's youth
Trusted connectivity, diversified sources of materials, and resilient financial and trading arrangements have become a strategic imperative for India
The debate now focuses on the actual implementation of the proposal of Theatre Commands, and the differing interpretations of the same.
Figures speak for themselves in India’s most populous city. Census 2011 data revealed that nearly 42% of Mumbai’s total population of nearly 1.3 c
Infrastructure deficits and a lack of awareness about available healthcare benefits remain significant obstacles to achieving universal health coverag
Despite acknowledging the detrimental effects of manual scavenging, no concrete effort to make any real change has been witnessed over the years.
Since its inception, DBT has been committed to delivering solutions for societal challenges with a focus on Make in India.
On 1 July 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India celebrated #5YearsOfDigitalIndia. Given the recent call by the prime minister for Atmanirbhar Bharat (‘self-reliant India’) the IT minister found the occasion apt for trumpeting a crowning jewel of Digital India—the Unified Payment Interface that was launched almost four years ago. This indigenous innovation has prepared India for both the restrictions o
