Relevant Data: Out of India’s total workforce of 471.5 million, only 12.3% are regular workers receiving some form of social security, while the rest are mostly casual workers or petty producers surviving under various degrees of informality (figures for 2018). A vast majority of migrant workers belong to the category of informal casual workers. Available … Continue reading Migrant Workers
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Technology Trends During COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41YtPvgQUk Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) has disrupted the normal life of people from almost all angles. However, in these testing times, technology has come up as a boon and offered a number of solutions to fight back. Watch this episode for a discussion and analysis on various digital technologies which have helped us in the … Continue reading Technology Trends During COVID-19
Raichur Doab
Throughout history, the region between Krishna and Tungabhadra (Raichur Doab) remained a bone of contention between the major kingdoms of the south. Of the various empires that ruled the Deccan such as the Chalukyas, Mauryas, Bahamanis, Vijayanagara, Chola etc. Raichur has been part of them all. There are three primary reasons for the fight over … Continue reading Raichur Doab
PPP for Indigenous Innovation
Watch this video for a discussion and analysis on how the Public Private Partnership model for Indigenous innovation has worked during Covid-19 pandemic and the future roadmap for the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkY2LTPUEA
North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid
What is the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid (NENGPG)? The NENGPG is a gas grid being developed by the government to ensure the smooth and continued supply of natural gas in the north-east region. As per the plan, Gas Pipeline Grid would be developed in the eight states of the North-Eastern region i.e. Arunachal … Continue reading North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid
Challenges for MSME Sector
Watch this episode for a discussion and analysis on the challenges faced by MSME sector in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and steps taken by govt to help the sector in tackling these challenges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJbTy4yDU_A
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is not just a medical system, it is a manifestation of our symbiotic relationship with nature. It has helped cure serious diseases and many foreign companies have patented important ingredients used in ayurvedic remedies. But they have introduced these ingredients to the world without acknowledging ayurveda. In the process, many such remedies have gone … Continue reading Ayurveda
Tackling COVID-19 with Yoga
Yoga leads to both physical and mental wellbeing. Watch this video for a discussion on how Yoga can help in tackling Covid-19 pandemic throught its positive impact on general health and immunity enhancement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzW1bFMKuFs
Managing Supply Chain During COVID 19
Pointers: Movement of trucks and rail rakes a challenge due to the lockdown. Reopening of agricultural mandis must be done with adequate social distancing and safeguards. Online portals must be set up and made effective to connect farmers with mandis, cold storages and buyers. Collaboration between Central, State and local governments is a must. Adequate … Continue reading Managing Supply Chain During COVID 19
Progressive Drug Regulatory Environment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HZgxE1GIjc In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic a number of steps such as fast-tracking the approval process for drugs, research and vaccine development were taken. Watch this video to understand the Drug regulatory environment in India and how it can be made more progressive .
