Category: Economic Development
Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers
The widespread implementation of agroforestry in India by small-scale farmers is currently hindered by both ecological and socio-economic challenges.
India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them
India faces a significant challenge in creating enough jobs to sustain its burgeoning population.
Data marketplaces: the next frontier
Rapid digitization raises concerns regarding the regulation and governance of citizen data, particularly non-personal data (NPD).
On FTAs with European countries
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is the latest in India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
How is nuclear waste generated?
This article discusses challenges associated with nuclear waste management, particularly in the context of India’s nuclear power program.
India suboptimal use of its labour power
India’s labour market is pivotal to its economic growth, especially in the phase of demographic dividend. However, the majority of the workforce is engaged in low-quality jobs, resulting in the suboptimal utilization of labour.
RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India
The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.
Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity
Women continue to be underrepresented in Green Jobs market.This article looks into potential reasons and solutions to include women in the green workforce.
White Revolution 2.0
The most recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the year 2022-23 indicates that milk has become the primary food item on which Indians, in both rural and urban areas, spend the most.
The status of India’s nuclear programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.
Paytm Payments Bank Crisis
Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.
Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States
The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.