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Why West Bengal in 2026 Is an Uncertain Dream for the BJP
While BJP banks on the faces of its New Delhi leadership in the state, the youth’s attention to CPI(M) could help it chart a path...
India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 1: New clue from multi-plants
One of the most intriguing and relatively undocumented developments of the last 20 yrs has been “multi-plants,” whereby a single firm operates not one but...
India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 2: New clue from multi-plants
In multi-plant units, flexibility in hiring & firing labour comes from fact of having many plants. In single plants, there is no such flexibility, which...
Why punitive population-control measures are harmful and distract from the real problem – inequality
Higher fertility rates are a symptom of underdevelopment rather than the cause of it.
Policy Briefs
Kerala’s Educated Crisis: Will Literacy Lead to Prosperity or Joblessness?
By – Anagha S and Theresa Jose Source:https://medium.com/the-political-economy-review/the-kerala-paradox-from-high-literacy-to-high-educated-unemployment-1f4b3e0e3927 Kerala, often celebrated for its impressive literacy rate of approximately 94%, faces an ironic challenge: high youth...
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013
By Theresa Jose Executive Summary Land acquisition in India refers to the process by which the Union or state government acquires private land for development...
One Stop Centre Scheme
By Megha Executive Summary The One Stop Centre (OSC) or the Sakhi Centre, that was established in 2015 by the government of India in order...
EV Policy Of India
By Deepti Gulati Introduction The EV Policy of India aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, promoting sustainable transportation and...
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“Infrastructure Inequality: The Case of Uneven STP Allocation in Bangalore”
By: Deeksha Gupta Introduction – The map depicts the population density of Karnataka. The map shows the people living per km^2 and the areas in...
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...
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Cyber Trooping on social media: its implications on Indian election and micro targeting of the users.
Author: Anoushka Bose. Background: Elections in Indiaform the cornerstone of the nation’s democratic and political affairs. It is a common observation that during election cycle, political parties and candidates invest significant resources into campaigning efforts …
Animal welfare and it’s impact on Sustainable Development
Author: Samridhi Diwan. The intricate tapestry of sustainability is intricately woven with the threads of animal welfare, creating a seamless bond between the well-being of animals and the long-term viability of our planet. This connection …
Sipping on Change: Bihar’s Journey Into Alcohol Prohibition
Author: Ayushree Khettry. 1st April 2016 the Bihar government imposed complete Prohibition on manufacture, sale, storage and consumption of alcohol and intoxicants in the territory of the State. While its implementation was highly criticised, there …
Electoral Violence in India: Poverty not the usual suspect
Author: Mithil Agarwal. Electoral violence refers to any form of violence, such as intimidation, coercion, or physical attacks, that occurs during the electoral processes. Literature hold that per capita GNP or the income of each …
