Crop Diversification in India: Challenges, Opportunities & the Path to Nutritional Security Crop diversification refers to the strategic shifting of agricultural land from dominance of a few cereal crops (particularly rice and wheat) toward a more diverse mix of pulses, oilseeds, horticulture, millets, and high-value crops. In India, this approach has gained urgency due […]

Stagnation in the Subordinate Judiciary in India: Causes, Consequences & Reforms

Air pollution in Delhi: Why the Delhi Air Crisis Is as Much a Behavioural Issue as a Governance One Air pollution in Delhi: Why the Delhi Air Crisis Is as Much a Behavioural Issue as a Governance One Introduction Air pollution in Delhi represents one of the gravest public health emergencies in India, with the

Fiscal Discipline and Inflation Targeting in India: A Critical Analysis for Macroeconomic Stability Fiscal discipline and inflation targeting form the core pillars of India’s macroeconomic stability framework. As inflation control becomes central to economic welfare, especially under the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) regime, the interplay between these two policies determines how effectively India can manage

Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in Geopolitics: CTBT Framework, Challenges & Impact of Non-Ratification

How Competitive Federalism Transformed the Investment Landscape of Indian States How Competitive Federalism Transformed the Investment Landscape of Indian States Competitive federalism refers to a system where the constituent units of a federation—such as States in India—compete among themselves to attract investment, improve governance, and enhance service delivery. It contrasts with cooperative federalism, which emphasizes

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Balancing Voter Privacy and Electoral Transparency: Challenges of Booth-Level Data & Video Recordings <stron/p> Introduction Free and fair elections form the foundation of any democracy, ensuring legitimacy and public trust in governance. In India, where over 96 crore citizens are registered voters, the integrity and transparency of electoral processes are vital for maintaining democratic confidence.

Special Intensive Revision: A Test Case and Necessary Reform in India’s Electoral Management Introduction: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls is a time-bound, house-to-house verification and rationalisation of the electoral register initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under its constitutional authority (Article 324) and statutory mandate (Section 21 of the Representation