Lok Sabha's representation disparities due to frozen delimitation raise concerns. Using census data from 1976 until 2026, frozen figures could misallocate seats. Southern states might lose 24 seats to Northern states by 2031, impacting ...
The global rise in elderly populations poses diverse challenges, notably in healthcare, emotional well-being, and financial stability. Nations implement healthcare enhancements, age-friendly infrastructures, and social initiatives. Prioriti...
The demographic dividend, pivotal for economic growth, emerges when the working-age population exceeds dependents. India, with a youthful populace amid global ageing, holds promise. To maximise this advantage, policymakers must invest in hu...
India's population boom in 70 years tripled its populace, creating a young workforce. Urbanisation lags behind, with only 34% urban dwellers. Uneven development sparks migration, mainly within regions. However, long-distance migration i...
Abstract: Education, irrespective of gender, plays a crucial role in developing any nation or state. In this context, it has become one of the major concerns for the Indian Government with its commitment to a $5 trillion economy. However...
It is a well-known fact that in India, government policies have focused on access to education rather than quality. As a result, students’ learning outcomes are dismal. However, it is not just the government who is responsible for thi...
The Centre for Development Policy and Practice hosted a discussion led by Samar Halarnkar from Article 14, focusing on growing concerns faced by Indian Muslims since 2014. Highlighted were religiously-biased laws, governance lapses contribu...
In a discussion hosted by the Centre of Development Policy and Practice, researcher Hilal Ahmed unveiled his study on "Muslim Imaginations of Islam in India," unravelling the complexities of Muslim identity. The session challenged...
India's national development journey has been marked by various accomplishments and challenges. While the country has made significant progress in certain sectors, it continues to grapple with pitfalls that hinder its overall growth and...
Sanjay Kaul establishes the foundation of this book by reiterating the concept of domestic social contract proposed, proposed by French philosopher – J. J. Rousseau in 1762. Without using the term and explicitly referring to Rousseau,...