Misplaced Priorities? Rethinking India’s Approach to the Water Crisis
Water problems are not new in India. They have been there for many millennia in different forms—water scarcity, droughts, floods, water logging, water contamination, etc.
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Ground Zero: The Promise and Challenge of Aquifer Mapping in India
It has been almost three decades since the efforts to pitch groundwater against surface water began in India by a bunch of researchers and academicians, with the sole aim of proving that the former (groundwater) is better than the latter (surface water) for meeting India’s growing water demands.
National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025: Decoding Himachal Pradesh’s Success Story
When the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 results were released on July 2, few expected Himachal Pradesh — which ranked at a modest 21st place in 2021 — to leap into the top five. While Punjab and Kerala retained their leading positions, it was Himachal’s 16-rank jump that garnered headlines.
Karnataka’s Yuva Nidhi Scheme 2024
India has the largest youth population in the world, with approximately forty percent of the global youth present in the country. This is often referred to as a ‘youth bulge’, which helps a country foster economic growth and innovation through the efforts of a young workforce. However, it also leads to high competition for resources and opportunities.
The Unseen Battle: Why Our Laws Fail Neurodivergent and Disabled Women – An Elaboration
We often discuss discrimination as a singular issue, but for neurodivergent and disabled women, it is a multi-layered experience. Imagine facing bias not just because of your gender, but also because of your unique neurological make-up or physical differences.
Participants List & Details: LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship- Cohort 5.0 Summer’25 | Theme: The Legal and Governance Landscape of Women’s Empowerment in India
LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship- Cohort 5.0 Summer’25 | Theme: The Legal and Governance Landscape of Women’s Empowerment in India | An Online National Summer School Program | A Three-Month Immersive Online Law and Public Policy Awareness Certificate Training Course and…
Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) Scheme, 1981: Educational Assistance for Widows and Children of Ex-Servicemen
The education of children of ex-servicemen has been a concern for a long time for both the armed forces community and the Indian government, especially in cases where the families face hardship due to service-related injuries, disabilities, or loss of life. The core objective of this scheme was to provide financial assistance to ensure the children of ex-servicemen, especially those from lower-income households or families, could continue their education without disruption.