This article explores the intricate interplay between global trade dynamics, geopolitical shifts, and climate change, emphasizing their collective impact on developing nations like India. It highlights the erosion of multilateral trade syst...
The article provides a comprehensive overview of India's healthcare system. It highlights significant achievements, such as the eradication of diseases like polio and tuberculosis, and improvements in health indicators, including increa...
This article examines the disconnect between India's expanding educational access and the persistent challenges in achieving meaningful learning outcomes and employment. Despite increased enrollment and digital connectivity, over 50% of...
India’s criminal justice system, founded on the principles of liberty, equality, and dignity, often fails to uphold these ideals for marginalized communities. Regulatory gaps, inaccessible legal aid, and systemic inefficiencies dispro...
Regulation in India is often narrowly seen as a safeguard against market failures, yet its scope spans ethical governance, economic efficiency, and public welfare. This article highlights critical challenges to regulatory excellence, includ...
The felling of nearly 400 acres of forest near the University of Hyderabad has ignited a citywide reckoning on the meaning of development and who bears its cost. Despite court orders, bulldozers razed a thriving biodiversity corridor—...
India’s position as the world’s 5th largest economy hides stark inequalities. With only 2.2% of the population paying income tax, fiscal consolidation has come through spending cuts, not fair taxation. Wealthy corporations often...
The Digital India initiative promises to bridge divides and enhance governance, but in reality, it has deepened existing inequalities, especially for marginalized communities. At the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) confere...
Abstract The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj attracted over 400 million pilgrims, driving major advancements in transportation infrastructure, including expanded rail services, increased bus fleets, and sustainable mobility solutions. ...
Abstract The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, a grand religious gathering, underscores the intersection of devotion, caste, and labour. While the festival generates massive economic benefits, it also exposes stark social inequalities, particularly i...