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Support and Outreach Initiative for MSME Sector

The Prime Minister, launched support and outreach programme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The programme includes 12...

03 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture - Pending Cases: Way Forward

According to the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), around 23 lakh cases, which are over a decade old, are pending in various subordinate courts...

03 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Failing Its Purpose

(The editorial is based on the article “Failing Its Purpose” which appeared in The Indian Express on 30 October 2018. It analyses the...

02 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Building Resilient Cities

Every year, World Cities Day is observed on 31st October. The concept was first brought about by the United Nations. According to the UN, the day...

01 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Protecting The Central Bank’s Independence

(The editorial is based on the article “Protecting the central bank’s independence” which appeared in Livemint on 29 October...

29 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Are Sewer Deaths the New Normal

(The editorial is based on the article “Are Sewer Deaths the New Normal” which appeared in Economic & Political Weekly on 22nd...

27 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Govt. Notifies Rules on Citizenship

The Home Ministry has notified that the Collectors of certain districts in seven States can accept online applications to grant citizenship to...

26 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Impactful Policy Research in Social Science (IMPRESS)

The Ministry for Human Resource Development has launched the web portal of the Scheme “Impactful Policy Research in Social Sciences...

26 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched the web portal of the Scheme “Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research...

26 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Monitoring Framework on Sustainable Development Goals

The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of a High-Level Steering Committee for periodically reviewing and refining the National Indicator...

25 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Allahabad In Prayagraj

(The editorial is based on the article “The Allahabad in Prayagraj” which appeared in The Indian Express on 25th October 2018. It...

25 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Govt. Establishes Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal

The government has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohibition of Benami Property...

25 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Government Constitutes Panel on Sexual Harassment

Recently in India, many women came forward on social media speaking up about the sexual harassment which they have faced at the workplace. The...

25 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Insolvency Law Committee Report

The ILC has submitted its 2nd Report to the Government, which deals with cross-border insolvency. The Insolvency Law Committee (ILC) was...

23 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

UN Report on Privatization and Human Rights

A new report by UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights has raised concern on the widespread privatization of public goods in many...

22 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

A Flawed Defence Procurement Policy

(The editorial is based on the article “A flawed defence procurement policy” which appeared in LiveMint on 18th October 2018. It...

18 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

RBI to Buy G-Secs

The Reserve Bank India has announced that it will purchase government securities worth $120 billion under Open Market Operations to cater for durable...

16 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Air Pollution in Delhi

Every year during the onset of winter Delhi's air quality begins to fall. Air pollution in India is estimated to kill 1.5 million people every...

16 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

GRAP to be Enforced in Delhi-NCR

Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) will implement an emergency action plan in Delhi to tackle rising air...

15 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Challenges for Fintech Adoption in India

(The editorial is based on the article “The challenges for fintech adoption in India” which appeared in LiveMint on 15th October 2018....

15 Oct 2018 Government Policies & Interventions