Feminization of aging means more elderly women in senior citizen group, they face unique vulnerabilities like poverty, poor health, and social isolation, rooted in lifelong gender inequalities. Despite their societal contributions, they lack financial security and adequate healthcare. Way Forward require gender-sensitive policies, robust social protection, and community support for equitable and dignified aging.
Click to View MoreThe H-1B visa program facing challenges due to the shift from a lottery-based system to a wage-based model, driven by "America First" sentiments. This could accelerate India's brain drain but also spur domestic innovation and localized business models. The debate calls for strategic policy responses to protect the diaspora and leverage skilled workforce for national development.
Click to View MorePM SVANidhi scheme, launched in 2020, offers collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors to restart and expand their businesses. Recently extended until March 31, 2030, with enhanced loan amounts and new features like UPI-linked RuPay Credit Cards, the scheme significantly improves vendors' socio-economic status and promotes self-reliance.
Click to View MoreDeforestation and global warming are interconnected, threatening ecological and economic security. Clearing forests for development causes biodiversity loss and accelerates climate change, affecting vulnerable communities. Implementing legal frameworks and afforestation programs is challenging, requiring robust policy enforcement and community participation.
Click to View MoreAadhaar project, the world's largest biometric ID system, aims to improve welfare delivery and combat corruption. However, its mandatory implementation has faced challenges, particularly in rural areas, where biometric authentication failures have excluded vulnerable populations from essential services. The Supreme Court has upheld its validity for welfare schemes but restricted its use by private entities.
Click to View MoreIndian Constitution allows Governors to assent or reserve bills for President's consideration, but lack of a fixed timeline, which has caused constitutional deadlocks. The Supreme Court has clarified that Governors cannot indefinitely delay decisions and that inaction is subject to judicial review, upholding parliamentary democracy principles and preventing subversion of the elected legislature's will.
Click to View MoreThe US tariffs on Indian goods are causing a decline in export orders, particularly in labour-intensive sectors like textiles, apparel, and handicrafts. This threatens the livelihoods of millions of women, especially in the informal sector, who lack social security. To counter this, India's government is focusing on market diversification, FTAs, and strengthening domestic manufacturing.
Click to View MoreCivil Society Organisations (CSOs) promote democracy and inclusive development. It drives policy reform, deliver essential services, and ensure government accountability. However, it faces challenges from funding restrictions (FCRA) and regulatory burdens, alongside internal trust deficits. The way forward requires a government-CSO partnership, simplified regulations, and enhanced self-accountability.
Click to View MoreVithalbhai Patel was the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly and championed legislative independence and procedural reforms. He co-founded the Swaraj Party and challenged the British from within councils. Patel's legacy, intertwined with the freedom movement and parliamentary democracy evolution, continues to inspire and promote social reforms like Dalit representation and education.
Click to View MoreThe stray dog problem in India is a public health and urban governance issue. It requires a balanced approach that balances animal welfare and human safety. Challenges include ineffective Animal Birth Control rules, lack of funding, and public ignorance. A holistic strategy involving law, public education, and municipal action is crucial.
Click to View MoreHomestay tourism is emerging as an effective tool of inclusive growth, combining cultural exchange with economic opportunity. Driven by policy support from NITI Aayog and state governments, the sector has the potential to transform rural areas by creating local livelihoods, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable and responsible tourism.
Click to View MoreIndia and Nepal have a deep historical, cultural, and economic relationship, exemplified by the 1950 Friendship Treaty and open border. However, modern challenges like border disputes, Nepal's treaty revision, and China's influence threaten this bond. Strengthening it requires balancing sovereignty with cooperation in trade, energy, and security.
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