Category: Editorial Analysis
Providing clean water to all
The article highlights the achievements and impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a flagship initiative aimed at providing clean tap water to all rural households in India.
Semiconductor scheme
The article discusses the challenges and potential of India’s Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. This program aims to establish India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry.
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 22) announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.
Post Office Act, its unbridled powers of interception
The newly enacted Post Office Act, 2023 and Telecommunications Act, 2023 grant authorities broad powers to intercept postal items and telecommunication messages.
India UK defence ties
Recent visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the United Kingdom (U.K.) puts focus on opportunities for India-U.K. defence cooperation that have grown significantly in recent years.
Rural Women in STEM
Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.
Regulating India’s online gaming industry
The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.
Robust Revenues
The article revolves around India’s strong current performance in tax collection and its potential implications for fiscal consolidation and future tax reforms.
Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?
A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.
Why international law matters
Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.
A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on
As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat
The hollowing out of the antidefection law
Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law