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Wrong on the Rohingya

(This editorial is based on the article “ Wrong on the Rohingya” which appeared in The Hindu for 5th February 2019. In this editorial,...

05 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Kerala Sets Up Drug Price Monitor

Kerala has become the first State to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical...

05 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

In Depth - Fight Against Leprosy

Every year, India observes 30th January as Anti-Leprosy Day. Worldwide, the same day is observed on the last Sunday of January, every year....

05 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Climate Change and the Poor

(This editorial is based on the article “Climate Change and the Poor” which appeared in EPW for 2nd February 2019. In this editorial,...

04 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Stormy Weather Awaits India in 2019

(The editorial is based on the article “Stormy weather awaits India in 2019” which appeared in The Hindu for 31st January 2019. In this...

02 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big picture - Eradicating Poverty

According to the World Data Lab — which monitors global poverty using advanced statistical models — less than 50 million Indians may be...

02 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Heading Towards Strategic Instability

(The editorial is based on the article “Heading Towards Strategic Instability” which appeared in The Hindu for 31st January 2019. In...

01 Feb 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Think Universal Basic Capital

(The editorial is based on the article “Think universal basic capital” which appeared in The Hindu for 30th January 2019. In this...

31 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Importance of Voting

Recently, India celebrated its 9th National Voters’ Day on January 25. It was celebrated in over six lakh locations covering about ten lakh...

31 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

E-comm Talks: India Must Stand Firm

(The editorial is based on the article “E-comm talks: India must stand firm” which appeared in Businessline for 26th January 2019. In...

30 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January, seeks to increase public awareness about leprosy and focuses on the target of zero...

30 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

How to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation

(The editorial is based on the article “How to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation” which appeared in Businessline for 27th...

29 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Lateral Entry

Why in News The central government has recently announced opening up of 10 senior-level positions in several departments through lateral entry to...

28 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

The Illness Plaguing India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

(The editorial is based on the article “The illness plaguing India’s pharmaceutical sector” which appeared in Livemint for 24th...

28 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Protests in Mizoram over Citizenship Bill

Apart from other Northeastern states recently Mizoram has witnessed massive demonstrations over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016. This...

28 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Conference on ‘Making our Elections Inclusive and Accessible’

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has organised the International Conference on ‘Making our Elections Inclusive and Accessible’ on...

25 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018

Why in News? The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 has been passed in the winter session of the Parliament on December 20, 2018. Salient...

25 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

Future of Work: ILO

Recently International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Global Commission on the Future of Work has published Future of work report 2019 titled "...

24 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

The union cabinet has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The National Bench of the...

24 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions

3 Year Action Agenda NITI Aayog

Parts of the Agenda 2017-18 to 2019-20 CHAPTER 1. THREE-YEAR REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CHAPTER 2. ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN MAJOR SECTORS CHAPTER 3....

23 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions