-
INDIGENOUS MILITARIZATION AND MAKE IN INDIA
Read more: INDIGENOUS MILITARIZATION AND MAKE IN INDIAThe budgetary allocation of FY 2023-2024 witnessed an increase in defence budget, with a goal to strengthen the nation’s defence prowess by reducing dependence on imports. A favourable shift in policy framework can be observed that has resulted in steady flow of capital and investment opportunities. This article will discuss the changes in Government’s approach…
-
The True Aarogya of “Aarogya Setu”
Read more: The True Aarogya of “Aarogya Setu”The notable 2017 Puttaswamy judgement on privacy being declared as a fundamental right, under Article 21 of the Constitution has been instrumental in how citizens viewed their rights. The Right to Privacy falls under Article 21 of the Constitution, under the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Keeping this in mind, in 2020, the Government…
-
From Birth to Six: An Overview of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in India
Read more: From Birth to Six: An Overview of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in IndiaThe groundbreaking Right to Education Act of 2002 excludes children aged 0 to 6 years. ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) encompasses a wide range of services that support the holistic development of young children from birth to six years of age. These include early childhood education, care and nurturing, and health and nutrition. The…
-
Beyond the Law: How Indian schools can Fight the Battle against Child Sexual Abuse in India
Read more: Beyond the Law: How Indian schools can Fight the Battle against Child Sexual Abuse in IndiaMillions of unheard voices of children in India suffer the devastating trauma caused by child sexual abuse. Despite legal measures to address the issue, the stigma coupled with the lack of awareness surrounding the issue exacerbates the situation. This article explores the role schools in India can play in bridging the policy gap between legislation…
-
Banking Instability in The Digital Age
Read more: Banking Instability in The Digital AgeThis article will explore how low levels of public confidence coupled with the recent advancements in digital technology has accelerated the pace of bank runs and subsequently, bank failures in major Western economies.To survey this phenomenon, the article will assess the major reasons shaping the current distrust, with the handling of the financial crisis of…
-
Women with Capes
Read more: Women with CapesBy celebrating and quoting the strong and powerful women who have achieved so much, are we trying to reinforce unrealistic expectations of what a perfect ‘woman’ should be? Is refraining from sacrificing too much and choosing to focus on one task at a time instead of trying to multitask an indication that she is any…
-
The Reorientation of Central Banks
Read more: The Reorientation of Central BanksThis article will explore the conflict between the macroeconomic objectives of central banks and their invisible accountability to the people. In this exploration, we broadly analyze the actions of the Federal Reserve as evidence for the existence of this conflict.
-
SPILLING THE ‘BAN’?
Read more: SPILLING THE ‘BAN’?This article endeavors to explore the policy ramifications of Taliban’s ban on girls education. In a progressively globalized, dynamic international landscape, the repercussions of this ban are not limited to the region in question or to the populace directly influenced. Thus the article acknowledges the presence of externalities of this decision for other countries; namely…
-
Does reviving the Old Pension scheme make sense?
Read more: Does reviving the Old Pension scheme make sense?As Himachal Pradesh joins Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Punjab in the club, it is plausible that the trend of restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) could be dying anytime soon. The oversaturated debate on freebies has now been replaced by a policy revival only intended to serve electoral purposes. Unlike freebies, reviving the OPS is not…
-
The Forgotten Nomads: Mapping the Case of Gadia Lohar Community through the Lens of Public Policy
Read more: The Forgotten Nomads: Mapping the Case of Gadia Lohar Community through the Lens of Public PolicySmoke fumes from a chulah, a lady dressed in a brightly coloured ghaghara with tinted glass bangles, and a cart carrying the baggage of the past. I remember watching this sight near the outskirts of my city Bhopal, wondering who these people were and how far their lives were from ours. Little did I know…
-
Platforms, Protocols and Policies in India
Read more: Platforms, Protocols and Policies in IndiaThe Government of India (GoI) is planning to implement the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a hypothesized protocol to unbundle the current platform-centric model for digital commerce and allow for a freer flow of value within the ecosystem. This article explains the protocol and analyzes its potential impacts on Indian digital commerce.
-
Powering the Indian Energy Sector: Why the new Electricity (Amendment) Bill is necessary but not sufficient to revive India’s broken energy economics
Read more: Powering the Indian Energy Sector: Why the new Electricity (Amendment) Bill is necessary but not sufficient to revive India’s broken energy economicsThe provision of electricity, as a good, has two main components: its generation and its distribution. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 focuses on reforming the distribution component of the Indian energy sector to remedy its long-standing malaise. This article analyzes the Bill and its potential impacts, specifically defending its necessity as an economic and public…
Nickeled & Dimed
Penny for your thoughts?
We are accepting articles on our new email: cnes.ju@gmail.com
NICKELED AND DIMED 