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A holistic approach to combat gender-based violence will never be complete without sincere efforts to trigger behaviour change among the perpetrators.
India needs to structurally tackle the gender inequalities in job opportunities available in the renewable energy sector for the country to achieve a
Educating girls helps foster a more prosperous, equitable, and empowered India
The exodus of people from Nepal has resulted in a scenario that will become unsustainable for the economy of Nepal
By unlocking the youth’s potential, we build a more prosperous, healthier, and empowering future for them, for the nation, and for generations to co
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The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr. Francois Richier, has underlined the importance of a comprehensive agreement on migration and mobility, which would feed into increasing bilateral education and business opportunities.
Twenty-first century work has changed the way societies view education and employment—both are being delinked from the formal economy and integrated
The path to successfully execute NEP is riddled with hurdles; the Centre and states need to work closely to overcome them
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked rapid digitalisation worldwide, with work-from-home interactions, online payments, and online consultations for various services becoming acceptable practices. While this shift in the manner and nature of work brought enormous benefits, crucially in terms of access, it has also increased the kind of cyber security threats that countries face, with vulnerabilities felt particularly in the health and financial sectors.
The implications of States having different policies with regard to detaining students goes against the principle of having a uniform elementary educa
In May 2023, India’s University Grants Commission announced draft guidelines to allow foreign universities to establish operations in the country. This paper explores the potential outcomes of the decision by assessing the experiences of foreign institutions in China, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Malaysia. The case studies highlight that only a few world-class universities are keen to establish campuses in foreign countries. As su
Angola is rich in natural wealth, with massive petroleum and diamond deposits across its territory. Most of its people, however, continue to live in poverty. Since its independence in 1975, Angola has had a tumultuous journey: from being a war zone, to becoming a poster child for Chinese engagement in the continent, and since 2015, declining to its current state where the challenges are so massive—negative growth rates, high external debt, risi
The GDP growth does not mean much to the average voter. But prices do that matter as inflation cut into the budget for healthcare and education for children. Thus what will ultimately decide the outcome of the elections will be inflation and the government's inability to control it.
Despite significant strides towards equality, traditional perceptions of gender roles still influence many aspects of life, from educational opportuni
Growing urbanisation and its resultant problems and issues have drawn the attention of international organisations, national governments and the civil society. The United Nations (2012) has reported that while "unprecedented increase in urban population will provide new opportunities to improve education and public services in Africa and Asia,...
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US solidifies the foundation of the India-US trade relationship, opening doors for collaboration across sectors
The AAP’s historic victory in a state with no reliable voting base and a weak and invisible party organisation is a fairy tale story almost similar to what the newbie party achieved in the Delhi elections in 2015.
While the AAP government has done well to change the perception on government run schools by infusing more funds and plucking low hanging fruits, many
India’s efforts to bring world-class education to Africa can have far-reaching impacts. It will boost local economy, attract investments and foster a culture of innovation.
Access to higher education has been a long-standing policy concern in India. Reservation for different social groups at the central and the state levels has been a typical policy response.
India is quite advanced in refugee protection as compared to many signatories of the 1951 Refugee Convention, according to chief of mission of the UNHCR, India. Even when refugee protection comes into odds with national security, India has managed to provide social security, education and medical security.
Proximity changes the priorities for India in a conflict on the doorstep.
To share and benefit from development data, it must be accessible, of high-quality, and offered in real time. India at the helm of G20 has much to offer as this will build on principles governing PM Modi’s Digital India initiative
The victory of a pro-China government in the Maldives offers Beijing an opportunity to restore its influence in the Indian Ocean region
Ad-hoc research initiatives and infrequent budgetary allocations would not suffice if India is to develop a vibrant research ecosystem.
The integration of Science, Technology and Innovation goals into national policies helps achieve sustained economic and social development. This brief examines the key parameters that govern the global and Indian innovation ecosystems: research investment, education policy, researcher density, publication output, number of patents registered, and the startup environment. It finds that certain elements are crucial in developing a robust strategic
The government needs to invest in measures such as education and employment that can make the population more resilient in the face of a crisis
Global partnerships across domains hold promise for bridging developmental disparities and bolstering the Northeast's economic outlook
India must upskill the rural youth through education programmes and skilling initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial abilities and employability.
Although financing infrastructure in the developing economies of the Indo-Pacific region has become an increasing international priority, quality educ
In a unique move which is expected to give a fillip to research-oriented higher studies in Engineering Education in India, several industry leaders on Saturday, May 31, 2008, pledged to explore ways of developing healthy and mutually beneficial partnerships with engineering institutions across the country.
The conundrum is that higher growth needs higher public spends of around 6-8 per cent of GDP on infrastructure, health and education.
In the Interim Budget, the government seems to be focusing on important pillars of its Universal Health Coverage plans, namely healthcare infrastructu
The common prosperity of India and China is linked to the digital future, and even lifeline provisions such as social security schemes, health and education among others are likely to be delivered through virtual means. Therefore, it is important for the two countries to ensure that the world does not witness the birth of "digital sovereignty".
By addressing challenges related to education, healthcare, and gender inequality, India can harness its human potential to drive economic progress and
India will never lose its allure in some ways because of its unique culture and warmth. But on other fronts, India is slipping especially if it does not care about giving an equal opportunity to all its citizens for a better life -- like good rural roads, affordable housing, clean drinking water, food, sanitation, education and health services.
The recent killings of minorities, migrant workers, and local police officers in the Kashmir Valley have led to an impression that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is once again becoming uncontrollable. On ground, however, the situation is said to be firmly under the control of the Indian State. This does not mean that terrorism has been eliminated; small terrorist groups continue to operate and attack soft targets, heightening the sen
The unemployment rate is now around 10.1 per cent in the rural areas and 9.4 per cent across the nation. This means that around 40 to 50 million youth are without jobs. Unless they are given proper training, and higher education, they will not be fit to join the service sector or the manufacturing sector.
If there is a learning to be made, it is that in the last one year, the absence of the internet has not helped in security, commercial, economic, heal
While the concept of UG research is fairly new in India, it is now taken as a given in many parts of the world.
China introduces a Patriotic Education Bill in an effort to shore widespread support for its policies in uncertain times, from both inside and outside
Women representatives have played a critical role in redefining local priorities, but proper measures need to be adopted to address the existing chall
The renewed focus on the EdTech industry needs to be used to overcome gendered gaps in women’s access to education.
India’s development trajectory is critically linked to the investments in social infrastructure, thus, liberalisation of private education will allo
