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Caste and Victory: Uttar Pradesh Analysis
By Shristi Srivastava Introduction – Uttar Pradesh is known for its diverse caste composition, with various communities exerting political influence at both local and national levels. Traditionally, caste like Brahmins, Thakurs (Rajputs), Yadavs and Jatavs …
Progress or peril? A Policy Perspective on Kerala’s K-Rail Vision
By Atheena K Kerala’s Development Conundrum: The Case for K-Rail Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” has unique developmental challenges. With limited agricultural activity and industrial growth, the state relies heavily on remittances …
POLICY BRIEF on the “Ladli Behana” Scheme
by Porismita Sharma EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2023, the Government of Madhya Pradesh introduced the “Ladli Behana” Scheme. It was set out with a goal to raise the economic & social standing of women to foster and support …
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA)
By: Aniket Raykar Executive Summary: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA) is a flagship program aimed at providing livelihood security to rural households in India. The primary goal is to enhance …
Advancing India’s Solar Energy Ambitions under the National Solar Mission
By Sharvi Richhariya Summary The National Solar Mission (NSM), launched in 2010, is a cornerstone of India’s efforts to combat climate change and achieve energy security. It seeks to position India as a global leader …
PROMISES AND POLICIES – THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF WELFARE IN MADHYA PRADESH
BY: GATI KOCHAR Ambitious welfare programs and promises have long been central to the functioning of the Indian governments at both central and state levels. Over the past decade, a drastic change has been observed …
The Politics of Silence: When Her Opinion is His
By Harsha Grover On a recent field visit to Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh as a part of my coursework for Policy Action Lab, I had the chance to survey residents on the democratic condition of India, …
Jharkhand ka Faisla
Samriddhi Ratan With assembly elections in Jharkhand scheduled to be held in on November 13 and November 20, the NDA and INDIA’s fates hang in the balance. The burning issues in the upcoming assembly elections …
Economics Behind the Viability Gap Funding Scheme
Shreyas Ernest Isaac Introduction The Department of Economic Affairs, under the Ministry of Finance, runs the ‘Viability Gap Funding’ scheme, which was notified initially in 2005, and was later revamped in 2020. The scheme enables …
One nation, One election: The implementation hurdles
Author: Siddhant Sumon One nation, one election’ suggests holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and the State assemblies of all 28 states and two union territories (Delhi and Puducherry) in the same year. The …
