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Corporate funding in politics needs transparency

siasat.com  |  10-04-2024

Corporate funding in Indian politics, spanning from pre-independence to modern electoral innovations, raises concerns about undue influence and public trust. Despite regulatory efforts, issues persist, highlighted by recent events like the ...

Empowering women: A call to action for inclusive growth

siasat.com  |  27-03-2024

This op-ed mentions the National Conference on Gender and Inclusion hosted by the Centre for Development Policy and Practice in collaboration with Goonj, Presidency University, Digital Empowerment Foundation, and MANUU held on 14 March 2024...

Targeted action on Child Malnutrition is needed Urgently

siasat.com  |  16-03-2024

Malnutrition in India presents a multifaceted challenge, affecting millions of children. Recent studies highlight alarming rates of "zero-food children," while NFHS-5 data underscores pervasive issues of stunting, wasting, and und...

Protests of farmers rise in EU; they target climate change and Neoliberal agri-policies

siasat.com  |  11-03-2024

Global farmer protests, seen recently in India and Europe, spotlight discontent with agricultural policies. European farmers resist climate regulations, aligning with far-right parties. Despite declining GDP contributions, high-income count...

How do Indians spend money? Insights from the long-awaited CE Survey

siasat.com  |  06-03-2024

The long-awaited Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 in India reveals significant rural-urban disparities in household expenditures. With a focus on Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE), the survey highlights a 71% higher spending in ur...

Indian Budget Series: Budget for Health

Moumita Barman  |  05-03-2024

Introduction Health sector budgeting is of paramount importance, particularly in a country as populous as India, compounded by the recent pandemic. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, allocating resources effectively ensures adequa...

Indian Budget Series: Budget for Education

Apoorva Ramachandra  |  27-02-2024

The Department of School Education and Literacy oversees education for individuals aged 6 to 18, specifically focusing on school education. In compliance with the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009, elementary education is considered a fu...

Does a legally binding MSP benefit farmers, agriculture, and the economy?

siasat.com  |  24-02-2024

The 'Delhi Chalo' protests center on farmers' demands for a legally binding Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 23 major crops, following the Swaminathan Committee's formula. MSP ensures a floor price, preventing farmers from se...

East Kolkata Wetlands: Analysing the Socio-Legal Protections in the face of Rapid Urban Sprawl

Divyanshi Sharda  |  23-02-2024

Introduction The East Kolkata Wetlands are precious natural assets of the city of Kolkata, as they extend numerous ecosystem services to it. Along with carbon sequestration, flood control, and providing a unique climate conducive to pis...

Transgender Community and Higher Education in India

Moumita Barman  |  19-02-2024

Abstract: This article explores the nuanced distinction between "gender" and "sex" and delves into the historical evolution of the transgender community in India. It highlights the recognition of a "third gender&...