Category: Editorial Analysis
Weakest first
Allowing sub-quotas to least advanced among SCs deepens social justice
The relevance of pumped storage projects
Union Budget for 2024-25 includes a promise to introduce a policy for promoting pumped storage projects.
AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation
Only by giving fair and wide access to data can AI’s full potential be realised and its benefits distributed equitably
Can States tax mining activities
On July 25, the Supreme Court issued an order confirming that States have the authority to levy taxes on minerals, alongside the royalties levied by the Centre.
The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues
Recent boycott by representatives of several states during NITI Aayogs 9th Governing Council meeting highlights significant structural and functional limitations.
India’s illegal coal mining problem
Illegal coal mining is widespread in India and has led to numerous worker deaths.
A Budget that places health on the margins
The goal of having every Indian protected by universal health coverage cannot be realised if budget allocation is meagre.
A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity
The FY25 Union Budget highlights fiscal stability and sustainable growth, targeting economic imbalances through a focus on agriculture, employment, and MSMEs.
A case for regulating gig-based work
SyllabusGS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. ContextThe Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation…
Focus on female employment to counter unemployment
A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India.
The promise of parametric insurance
In 2023, the world witnessed its warmest year on record, accompanied by a surge in natural disasters that caused an estimated $280 billion in economic losses.
The issue with tree planting schemes
The degradation of forest landscapes due to uncontrolled and unsustainable exploitation of resources has led to significant environmental challenges.