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Discussing the Deficits in Decent Work
Read more: Discussing the Deficits in Decent WorkAs a part of Interlinked’s sub-series, Kitabon ka Karwaan, we held a book talk that explores a recent report published by the ILO on the “Deficits in Decent Work: Employer perspectives and practices on the quality of employment in domestic work in urban India”. For this podcast, We are joined by Dr Neha Wadhawan from…
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Your Destination is on the Left
Read more: Your Destination is on the LeftElecting a left-wing candidate for the first time in over two hundred years, the recently concluded presidential election in Columbia which saw former guerrilla member and mayor of Bogota, Gustavo Petro, emerge victorious is a monumental moment. Riding on anti-incumbency sentiments against the traditional centre-right parties, Petro has some radical reforms such as agricultural tariffs,…
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No Digital Currency for Digital India?
Read more: No Digital Currency for Digital India?What is all the fuss about the government’s attempt to ban cryptocurrencies? What shall be the implications if the government is successful in doing so? Does it mean that India will be a devoid of a digital currency while the rest of the world adapts itself to all technological developments? Let’s see.
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Are the new Farm Bills Exploitative?
Read more: Are the new Farm Bills Exploitative?This article will analyze the Farm Bills 2020, the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Bypass Bill, and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill. This article seeks to identify if the farm bills are a boon or the bane for the economy.
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Part I: The Unheard Voices of The Agricultural Sector
Read more: Part I: The Unheard Voices of The Agricultural SectorThe author discusses the talk around the failure of the agricultural sector to keep up with the 1991 reforms that opened the gates of India to the outside world. From price volatility through shrinking farm sizes to trade liberalization, the article expounds upon various obstacles faced by this sector under the newly globalized India.
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GST: not an Act of Parliament but an “Act of God”?
Read more: GST: not an Act of Parliament but an “Act of God”?Why did the central government refuse to pay up GST compensation to states across India? Through this article, Ashu Jain explores the current scenario of the GST with respect to the centre and the state.
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The New Education Policy – Opportunities and Caveats
Read more: The New Education Policy – Opportunities and CaveatsThis article evaluates the recently announced education policy — the NEP. It discusses the necessity that drove the government into formulating such a document, the possibilities that entail upon its implementation, and the talk around its effectiveness in truly achieving what most of us have regarded with deep skepticism — better utilization of our people,…
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Marching towards another crisis—Malnutrition
Read more: Marching towards another crisis—MalnutritionThe MDM scheme was a relief to many children and was contributing positively to fight malnutrition; however, the pandemic has interrupted its functioning.The following article will discuss the state of the MDM scheme during the pandemic to understand the nutritional insecurity that is threatening the vulnerable children.
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Concerns of the Daily Labour
Read more: Concerns of the Daily LabourInterviewee: Anil Singh Date of interview: 12 May, 2020 Anil Singh is a security personnel working in a private security providing organisation around the state of Gujarat. Q1. How has life changed for you during the Lockdown? What is the present situation of your monthly wages? A.S.: For me these are one of the toughest…
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Gauging the Economic Impact of the Great Lockdown and Coronavirus Pandemic
Read more: Gauging the Economic Impact of the Great Lockdown and Coronavirus PandemicFollowing the Infosphere issue on gauging the economic impact of the great lockdown and Coronavirus pandemic, this article looks to further analyze the pandemic’s rippling effect.
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A GLIMPSE INTO VEGAN INDIA
Read more: A GLIMPSE INTO VEGAN INDIAThrough this article, Vanshika Mittal provides an insight into the Indian vegan market.
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Understanding India’s Poverty Paradigm
Read more: Understanding India’s Poverty ParadigmIn a conference I attended on the Indian Economy, I was delighted by the discussion undertaken on India’s poverty paradigm consisting of panelists coming from high-established backgrounds and experiences. The most fundamental notions around the topic were tackled displaying sentiments that worry most of us as Indians. Mr. N. C. Saxena, a former IAS Officer…
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