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Maharashtra imposed alcohol prohibition in the Chandrapur district in April 2015. However, in 2021, the state government annulled the liquor ban as evidence indicated that the district administration had failed to comprehensively implement it, with several social and economic consequences that compromised the wellbeing of Chandrapur. Experiments in prohibition in India and the US show that it is nearly impossible for such widespread socia
Family planning programmes should be holistic in understanding socio-cultural constraints and responding to diverse needs across different regions of
The future of research in the agricultural and healthcare sectors is currently at its peak and will become more aggressive in the next decade.
It has transformed frustrations into a nihilistic anger. But it is not the real America.
In 2015, the United Nations agreed to end hunger in all forms by 2030. While India has committed itself as a stakeholder in the 2030 agenda for development, its own record in reducing hunger has been less than satisfactory. Latest data from the National Family Health Survey-4 show an improvement in nutritional indicators of children under-five. However, there are huge differences across states and social groups. Nutrition should thus remain high
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.
India's nutrition levels have been a matter of concern. Policymakers have to shift their approach to find a long-term solution for the problem
Low-income groups are more susceptible to multimorbidities due to unequal access to healthcare in urban areas
The debate on the extent of private participation covers not only public goods within a country but also global goods that transcend boundaries: c
Indian foreign policy will have to respond to the meta-trends by crafting an approach that is more than just the sum of its bilateral and multilateral
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 countries of BIMSTEC, or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, are working to translate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into action plans to ensure access to adequate and nutritious food. They are transforming their food systems based on their priorities and capacities to fulfill, in particular, the 2030 SDG Goal 2 that aims to “end hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable
G-20 गटाने जागतिक स्तरावरील विविध सहभागी राष्ट्रांमधील आं�
India’s presidency of the G20 is an opportunity to promote the Global South's development narratives and leverage its status as the world's fastest-
Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in many G20 nations; concerted efforts are needed to address the issue
अब जबकि भारत 2023 में जी20 की अध्यक्षता (G20 presidency) की प्रतीक्षा कर
पिछले कुछ वर्षों में G20 ने वैश्विक स्तर पर अलग-अलग हितधारक�
विद्यमान उपक्रमांना बळकटी देण्याव्यतिरिक्त, जी -20 आपल्य�
समावेशी स्वास्थ्य के लिए सार्वभौम (universal) डिजिटल पहुंच सतत विकास लक्ष्य- 3 (बेहतर स्वास्थ्य और सलामती) हासिल करने से जुड़े G20 के दृष्टिकोण का हिस्सा है. हालांकि इन उद्देश्यों तक
It is high time to dispel the notion that social assistance breeds welfare dependency, as evidence suggests otherwise.
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.
This Issue Brief looks at the world of digital spaces and analyses issues such as the politics of silencing women; propriety; and health and gender-specific vulnerabilities.
Rapid advancements in medicine and falling fertility rates have contributed to the rise in the population of India’s older adults in recent decades. This demographic and epidemiological shift has a gendered impact: A higher proportion of women over the age of 60, compared to their male counterparts, suffer from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and bone diseases, cancers, cognitive decline, and depression. T
Rolling out a half-baked populist agenda is likely to backfire and be detrimental to the public health agenda.
While addressing aspects of the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology, the existing regulatory landscape will need more expli
The incapability of processing grief after the death of loved ones during COVID-19 has showcased the need to address shortcomings in the mental health
It is relatively easy to establish coalitions to work on non-traditional security issues, but nurturing a group to focus on security issues as the core is not easy, especially for countries like India.
Gender empowerment and food security are deeply interconnected, with profound implications for achieving sustainable development goals
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.
Rather than having an ambition of $5 trillion economy that seems almost unattainable by 2024, it is now important that the next three years focus on the creation of better provisions of public goods and services like health.
As the COVID-19 infection rate continues to increase in the United States (US), this brief examines the country’s social protection system and compares it to those of other rich OECD countries. It argues that implementing basic social protection measures in a time of crisis such as this, may be costly both in resources and time. While addressing immediate needs imposed by the public health emergency is priority, in the long term, institutionali
More than the inaction of the Iranian government, questions have been raised regarding the role of US sanctions in crippling Iran’s economy, infrast
With several food programmes dismantled during the pandemic, the food crisis in Brazil has taken a turn for the worse.
In light of World Population Day’s focus on individuals’ choices and rights, adequate policies should be adopted to create awareness amongst women
Immunisation coverage under national programmes is an important indicator to track advancement towards child health-related SDGs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of healthcare systems and strained economies across the globe. India and countries in Africa have emerged as hotspots due to the dual burden of large populations and weak health infrastructure. This lack of infrastructure, coupled with decreasing investments in healthcare over the years, has left their societies and governments underprepared and potentially overwhelmed by COVID-19. As developing reg
There is an increasing realisation in New Delhi about the cross-benefits available to the country on social, political, economic and strategic fronts from its neighbours as they are bound to benefit from healthy bilateral and multilateral arrangements encompassing the entire South Asian region.
India needs to be disaggregated at least to the district level to resolve some of its key challenges.
It’s a challenge to address the social hierarchy of vocational education where, for example, in the medical profession, doctors enjoy a higher statu
India, which has experienced a 4.6 per cent growth rate in 2013-14, requires higher public spending on infrastructure. More public services and goods are needed to bring relief to the lower income groups, especially health services, otherwise they are likely to slip into poverty.
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
Not having a focused national health policy and leaving it to the states to take care of this serious issue is not going to improve India's health profile or indicators. This is already evident in the growing number of diseases that make seasonal rounds in all cities and towns.
